Denis Makarov's agent, Aleksey Babyr, stated that the 28-year-old Russian winger would like to return to Russia. Babyr said there is communication with clubs from Russia and that the focus is on Russia because Makarov wants to return. Makarov has unilaterally terminated his contract with the Turkish club Kayserispor, which he joined in January 2026. According to Transfermarkt, the player has a current market value of €1.20m. In the 2025/26 season, he made 13 appearances in the Turkish Süper Lig and scored 3 goals in 8 appearances in the Russian Premier Liga.