Kirill Volzhenkin stated that a club from the Portuguese top league approached Orenburg in the winter regarding the 24-year-old Brazilian centre-forward Alexandre Jesus. Volzhenkin also said that after discussions with the coach, a decision was made not to let Jesus go. Jesus joined FC Orenburg in August 2025 and has a contract until June 2029. He has scored 3 goals in 14 appearances in the 25/26 Premier Liga season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €700k.