"Moving to Fenerbahce will be a new challenge"
Dzyuba's search for a new team is one of the main transfer series in Russia this summer.
At the end of May, Artyom announced his departure from Zenit and has remained a free agent ever since.
Contrary to numerous rumors, he did not sign a contract with Russian clubs, and, according to media reports, he is close to moving to Fenerbahce.
According to Match TV, the parties are currently discussing the final version of the agreement.
Allegedly in Istanbul, he will earn €2.5 million plus bonuses.
Previously, the press sent him to Galatasaray, but Fener seems to be the main contender for the striker.
In addition, the football player spent a vacation in Turkey.
Thus, the striker is very likely to leave his homeland for the first time at the age of 33 and try himself as a legionnaire.
In Russia, he played for more than ten years and during this period he won all possible domestic trophies: four times - the championship and the Super Cup of the country and three times - the Cup.
A trip to Turkey can serve as a new challenge for Dzyuba, especially since he never hid that he intended to try his hand at Europe.
The head coach of Zenit-2, Vladislav Radimov, who played in Spain for several years, has no doubts about this.
“At 33, he decided to go abroad for the first time.
But the question is whether he will succeed there.
Now it is very difficult to judge how things will turn out for him in Turkey.
Only time will show.
But I am convinced that for Artyom, the transition to Fenerbahce will be a new challenge.
Of course, he is eager to prove himself in the Old World, where he always wanted to be, ”the specialist said in an interview with RT.
Valery Nepomniachtchi agreed with him, under whose leadership the striker spent several seasons at Tom.
According to the coach, he needs motivation to turn himself on and stay at a high level.
“I’m sure that moving to Turkey is another challenge for Artyom.
It's no secret that he likes situations where he needs to prove to himself and others that he is able to succeed in the current conditions.
The main thing is to be yourself.
He is able to prove himself in the new team and score a lot there, ”Nepomniachtchi emphasized.
Moreover, experts are sure that the local Superleague is an ideal option for continuing a career for a Russian.
The teams here are more attack-oriented and not as focused on defense as in the RPL.
Former Dynamo defender Vitaly Dyakov, who played 14 matches for Sivasspor in 2017, felt this from his own experience.
According to him, the main difference between the leagues is that in Russia they think first of all about how not to concede, and in Turkey - how to score.
“It cannot be said that the speeds are much higher.
They just like to play more offensively.
Plus, Dzyuba will go to one of the strongest teams.
In theory, he should score a lot.
On the other hand, it is difficult to guess whether he will have a game.
In Turkey, there are teams that use powerful attackers at the forefront, but in general, they all act differently.
They don’t stick to one style, ”Dyakov shared his impressions.
In turn, Nepomniachtchi, who in the 1990s worked in two local teams at once - Genclerbirligi and Ankaragucu - emphasized that the local championship is at least as good as the RPL.
“I have no doubt that the Turkish championship is great for Dziuba, because they show more attacking football.
Let them not adhere to some tactical moments so strictly, but they like to play, and not to engage in higher mathematics on the field.
And Fenerbahce is one of the two most popular teams in the country.
He always strives to dominate his opponents.
They are determined to win and score a lot.
This is what Artyom needs, ”the coach added.
“In Turkey, teams are supported by entire dynasties and families”
Another important factor that may contribute to the departure of the Russian is the high interest in football in the country and the incredible atmosphere in the stands.
To understand the situation, Nepomniachtchi compared Fenerbahce in terms of popularity with Zenit, CSKA and Spartak in the best years.
The "yellow canaries" are worried all over Turkey.
“In Istanbul, the stadium is packed.
But on the road, the situation is incredible.
Imagine the picture: my Ankargucu receives Fenerbahce.
There are two thousand of our fans and 20 thousand visitors in the stands.
You need to understand that in Turkey, teams are supported by entire dynasties and families.
Therefore, a huge number of Fener fans live in any city, ”the specialist explained.
However, he warned the former ward about the excessive passion of local fans.
If their pets play well, they are ready to carry athletes in their arms, but when something goes wrong, they can be tough on them.
For example, Nepomniachtchi's predecessor in Ankargucu had a window smashed with a pistol shot.
They are also able to visit the base and toughly ask the players for unsuccessful meetings.
Dyakov is also sure that people in Turkey get sick much more emotionally and brighter than in Russia, and the atmosphere at local stadiums cannot even be closely compared with what is happening in domestic arenas.
Moreover, based on personal experience, he gave his compatriot advice.
“At home matches, as a rule, even small teams, like Sivasspor, for which I played, are sold out.
And giants like Fenerbahce are supported all over the country.
The players who play for them really know everything.
I can bet that Dzyuba's popularity will be higher there than at home.
However, there is only one step from love to hate.
If Fenerbachkhe loses in the derby to Galatasaray or Besiktas, Artyom is better off not appearing anywhere for at least a week.
The fans are very categorical, ”the defender warned.
A serious plus for Dziuba in case of signing an agreement with the "canaries" will be the opportunity to play in European competitions.
In the final season of the national championship, they took second place and qualified for the Champions League.
Moreover, in the third qualifying round, Jorge Jesus' wards will meet with Dynamo Kyiv.
According to media reports, this could even prevent the club from agreeing on a contract with the forward.
Allegedly, they feared a possible scandal with the Ukrainian team if a Russian appeared on the field.
Fenerbahce will not only play in European competition, but in the Champions League.
I am convinced that this moment was important for Artyom.
In Zenit, and in Spartak, he was used to performing in Europe every year and, of course, did not want to lose this opportunity.
Therefore, the offer from the people of Istanbul came at the right time, ”Radimov expressed confidence.
“The main thing is that Jesus sees his strengths”
However, it will not be so easy for Dzyuba to break into the starting lineup of the team.
Last season, she played most of the matches according to the scheme with one striker nominated at the tip.
Most often, Serdar Dursun, who played in the German "Darmstadt-98" and "Greuther Furth", became it.
He coped with his work and scored a total of 15 goals in 36 matches in all competitions, sharing fifth place in the championship scorers race with Andreas Cornelius.
In terms of the style of the game, he is similar to the Russian.
The tall striker (190 cm) is excellent at fighting on the second floor and boasts high performance.
However, Dursun is not so good at playing along.
For comparison, last season he only assisted partners three times, while Artyom - 13. In addition, it cannot be ruled out that under the new eminent head coach Jesus, the club will acquire a star age forward, for example, Luis Suarez.
However, Nepomniachtchi has no doubts: the former ward is able, even in the face of serious competition, to gnaw out his place in the composition.
He also did not rule out that the new specialist could use a pair of forwards Dursun - Dziuba ahead.
“One of his main qualities is the ability to interact with partners.
For example, in my "Tom" he played well in front with Sergei Kornilenko.
I calmly used two "big" forwards in the attack.
Yes, and Serdar Azmun in Zenit was far from miniature.
The main thing is that Jesus should see his strengths and start using him.
And with adaptation problems should not arise.
Artyom is a sociable guy and knows English.
I won't be surprised if he speaks Turkish soon.
By the way, it can be called one of the simplest and most convenient languages in Europe,” the coach emphasized.
The topic of adaptation was also touched upon by Radimov, who played for Zaragoza in Spain for four years.
In his opinion, the compatriot will need time to acclimatize, and it is not worth demanding a bright game from him from the very first matches.
“This is a different country.
Another language.
Different, hotter weather.
Finally, a completely different football.
When I left for Spain in the 90s, it took half a year to get used to everything.
First you look at the world with rose-colored glasses.
Everything around seems to be great.
And then covers: language, life, communication.
It is not so easy.
Dziuba is a sociable guy, but you have to look who speaks English in Fenerbahce.
Mesut Ozil played for Arsenal and probably knows him.
So he will be in contact with him at first,” Radimov suggested.
Dyakov also named the language as the most important problem.
He advised the striker to learn 20-30 phrases in Turkish in order to communicate with the locals, since not everyone speaks English.
“Artyom, I think, should not have any difficulties.
He is an experienced person and knows what to do on the field.
And adapt to life.
Istanbul is a more Europeanized city than Sivas, where I lived.
Including many compatriots stop there.
The attitude towards Russians in Turkey is excellent.
I didn’t encounter any negativity, ”the footballer summed up.