Kazan's "Rubin" announced on its official website the extension of its contract with Konstantin Nizhegorodov, a 23-year-old Russian and Ukrainian centre-back. The parties have signed a new agreement that runs until the summer of 2029. The press service for the Kazan club reported that Kostya remains in Kazan, that "Rubin" extended the contract with defender Konstantin Nizhegorodov, and that the new agreement with the footballer is valid until the summer of 2029. Nizhegorodov, who joined the club in July 2021, has made 8 appearances in the Premier Liga in the 2025/2026 season. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €600k.