The press service of Orenburg reported that Andrey Kasazhikov will be able to play against Zenit, because his loan contract does not contain a prohibitive option.

Andrey Kasadzhikov, an eighteen-year-old Russian winger, has transferred from Zenit to Orenburg on a loan agreement. Orenburg's Telegram channel announced that an agreement was reached with Zenit for the player's loan until the end of the 2026/2027 season. The transfer took place after Zenit extended the 18-year-old's contract until the summer of 2029 on July 9. Kasadzhikov has one goal in 7 appearances for the Russia U19 national team and recorded 7 goals and 4 assists in 16 league appearances for Zenit 2 in the 2025/2026 season. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €400k.