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Kevin Andrade Transfer from Baltika to Zenit
William de Oliveira, in a conversation with Championat correspondent Elvira Bagirova, described Kevin Andrade as a very high-quality defender who demonstrated his skills playing for Baltika. He stated that the club had been monitoring him for a long time and signed him when an opportunity arose. According to de Oliveira, Andrade played very confidently in a friendly match with Dynamo Makhachkala. He also described Kevin as calm, hardworking, and always focused on his work, adding that he is a player ready to help Zenit immediately.
William de Oliveira, in a conversation with Championat correspondent Elvira Bagirova, described Kevin Andrade as a very high-quality defender who demonstrated his skills playing for Baltika. He stated that the club had been monitoring him for a long time and signed him when an opportunity arose. According to de Oliveira, Andrade played very confidently in a friendly match with Dynamo Makhachkala. He also described Kevin as calm, hardworking, and always focused on his work, adding that he is a player ready to help Zenit immediately.
Zenit's head coach, Sergey Semak, stated that Kevin Andrade was acquired to strengthen the team's defensive line and to be prepared for players who might leave. Semak added that player Nino has an offer, which made it necessary to sign a defender.
Zenit's head coach, Sergey Semak, stated that Kevin Andrade was acquired to strengthen the team's defensive line and to be prepared for players who might leave. Semak added that player Nino has an offer, which made it necessary to sign a defender.
Andrey Talalaev, the head coach of Baltika, commented on the transfer of defender Kevin Andrade to Zenit in an interview with Championat correspondent Oleg Lysenko. Talalaev stated that Andrade is a significant loss for Baltika, because he was one of the team captains and a unifying figure.
Andrey Talalaev, the head coach of Baltika, commented on the transfer of defender Kevin Andrade to Zenit in an interview with Championat correspondent Oleg Lysenko. Talalaev stated that Andrade is a significant loss for Baltika, because he was one of the team captains and a unifying figure.
Zenit announced on their Telegram channel the signing of central defender Kevin Andrade from Baltika, with an employment contract valid until the end of the 2030/2031 season. A source familiar with the situation previously informed Championat that Zenit will pay Baltika €3.5 million for the player's transfer.
Zenit announced on their Telegram channel the signing of central defender Kevin Andrade from Baltika, with an employment contract valid until the end of the 2030/2031 season. A source familiar with the situation previously informed Championat that Zenit will pay Baltika €3.5 million for the player's transfer.
According to insider Ivan Karpov's Telegram channel, and confirmed by sources from 'Championat', Zenit has reached an agreement for the transfer of Baltika defender Kevin Andrade for €3.2 million, and the deal will be finalized in the coming days. Kevin Andrade preferred a move to Zenit over Lokomotiv.
According to insider Ivan Karpov's Telegram channel, and confirmed by sources from 'Championat', Zenit has reached an agreement for the transfer of Baltika defender Kevin Andrade for €3.2 million, and the deal will be finalized in the coming days. Kevin Andrade preferred a move to Zenit over Lokomotiv.
Kevin Andrade's agent, Paulo Filipe Dias, stated that Kevin Andrade intends to change clubs in the summer transfer window. "Championat" previously reported that Zenit Saint Petersburg is close to reaching an agreement for the Colombian player.
Kevin Andrade's agent, Paulo Filipe Dias, stated that Kevin Andrade intends to change clubs in the summer transfer window. "Championat" previously reported that Zenit Saint Petersburg is close to reaching an agreement for the Colombian player.
Kevin Andrade responded to reports of interest from St. Petersburg's Zenit. According to journalist Gleb Alekseev's Telegram channel, Andrade stated that he has nothing to say and that he is currently at Baltika, which is his club. He added that he is focused on what else they can do and is only thinking about Baltika at this time.
Kevin Andrade responded to reports of interest from St. Petersburg's Zenit. According to journalist Gleb Alekseev's Telegram channel, Andrade stated that he has nothing to say and that he is currently at Baltika, which is his club. He added that he is focused on what else they can do and is only thinking about Baltika at this time.
A source familiar with the situation reported to 'Championat' that Zenit and Baltika are close to reaching an agreement on the transfer of defender Kevin Andrade. Ivan Karpov previously reported that Zenit made an offer of 350 million rubles. Baltika want to receive 400 million rubles for the defender but are ready to make concessions because Andrade refused to sign a new contract. According to the source, Zenit want to sign Andrade because there is a possibility that Nino may leave for Brazil in the summer.
A source familiar with the situation reported to 'Championat' that Zenit and Baltika are close to reaching an agreement on the transfer of defender Kevin Andrade. Ivan Karpov previously reported that Zenit made an offer of 350 million rubles. Baltika want to receive 400 million rubles for the defender but are ready to make concessions because Andrade refused to sign a new contract. According to the source, Zenit want to sign Andrade because there is a possibility that Nino may leave for Brazil in the summer.
Gennady Orlov reported on "Radio Zenit" that, according to his information, Zenit is interested in the central defender of Baltika, Kevin Andrade. Orlov stated that a central defender is very important because Nino will apparently leave, but added that this is currently just talk.
Gennady Orlov reported on "Radio Zenit" that, according to his information, Zenit is interested in the central defender of Baltika, Kevin Andrade. Orlov stated that a central defender is very important because Nino will apparently leave, but added that this is currently just talk.
Football agent Timur Lepsaya stated that, according to his information, Zenit has recently shown interest in Kevin Andrade for a potential summer transfer. Lepsaya mentioned that talks are ongoing and added that Andrade is also definitely on the lists of CSKA and Lokomotiv. Andrade is a 26-year-old Colombian defender for Baltika Kaliningrad. He joined his current club in January 2024 and has a contract until the summer of 2027. In the Premier Liga this season, he has made 21 appearances and scored one goal. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m.
Football agent Timur Lepsaya stated that, according to his information, Zenit has recently shown interest in Kevin Andrade for a potential summer transfer. Lepsaya mentioned that talks are ongoing and added that Andrade is also definitely on the lists of CSKA and Lokomotiv. Andrade is a 26-year-old Colombian defender for Baltika Kaliningrad. He joined his current club in January 2024 and has a contract until the summer of 2027. In the Premier Liga this season, he has made 21 appearances and scored one goal. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m.
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