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Luciano Gondou Transfer from Zenit to CSKA Moskva
Sergei Semak commented on the departure of forward Luciano Gondou, who is now a CSKA player. Semak observed the lack of playing time for the Argentine forward and said that Luciano Gondou was provided with a good opportunity to do what was suitable for him. Semak wished for him to fulfill his potential and play more.
Sergei Semak commented on the departure of forward Luciano Gondou, who is now a CSKA player. Semak observed the lack of playing time for the Argentine forward and said that Luciano Gondou was provided with a good opportunity to do what was suitable for him. Semak wished for him to fulfill his potential and play more.
A source familiar with the situation told 'Championat' that CSKA Moscow head coach Fabio Celestini was one of the main proponents of the exchange of defender Igor Diveev for Zenit forward Luciano Gondou. In conversations with the club management, Celestini stated that winning the RPL is impossible without a prolific forward and that he considers Gondou a top option. The source also reported that Celestini believed Diveev did not fit his playing model, as Celestini needs a high defensive line and high intensity, while Diveev is used to playing in a low block and calm football. According to the source, Celestini considered Diveev a poor fit for this reason.
A source familiar with the situation told 'Championat' that CSKA Moscow head coach Fabio Celestini was one of the main proponents of the exchange of defender Igor Diveev for Zenit forward Luciano Gondou. In conversations with the club management, Celestini stated that winning the RPL is impossible without a prolific forward and that he considers Gondou a top option. The source also reported that Celestini believed Diveev did not fit his playing model, as Celestini needs a high defensive line and high intensity, while Diveev is used to playing in a low block and calm football. According to the source, Celestini considered Diveev a poor fit for this reason.
CSKA have announced that they signed Luciano. The agreement with the 24-year-old footballer is valid until the end of the 2029/30 season.
CSKA have announced that they signed Luciano. The agreement with the 24-year-old footballer is valid until the end of the 2029/30 season.
Luciano Gondou commented on his move to the army club. According to the club's press service, Gondou stated he is very happy and that CSKA is a great club he has been following for a long time. Gondou likes the team's playing philosophy and the club's organization outside of football. Gondou said he first learned about CSKA's interest from his representative in October, at which point he responded positively and stated that he likes the club. He added that he will try to get to know everyone as soon as possible and integrate into the team, and that together they can accomplish all the tasks set for them.
Luciano Gondou commented on his move to the army club. According to the club's press service, Gondou stated he is very happy and that CSKA is a great club he has been following for a long time. Gondou likes the team's playing philosophy and the club's organization outside of football. Gondou said he first learned about CSKA's interest from his representative in October, at which point he responded positively and stated that he likes the club. He added that he will try to get to know everyone as soon as possible and integrate into the team, and that together they can accomplish all the tasks set for them.
Forward Luciano Gondou has moved to CSKA Moscow, and in exchange the blue-white-sky blues acquired defender Igor Diveyev.
Forward Luciano Gondou has moved to CSKA Moscow, and in exchange the blue-white-sky blues acquired defender Igor Diveyev.
Andrey Sozin commented on the potential transfer of forward Luciano Gondou from Zenit to CSKA. Sozin included Gondou among three players who fill problematic positions and are ready to play in the starting lineup immediately. He noted that all three will be with the team from the start of training camp.
Andrey Sozin commented on the potential transfer of forward Luciano Gondou from Zenit to CSKA. Sozin included Gondou among three players who fill problematic positions and are ready to play in the starting lineup immediately. He noted that all three will be with the team from the start of training camp.
According to journalist Ivan Karpov on his Telegram channel, Zenit will pay an additional €2 million in an exchange of forward Luciano Gondou for CSKA's central defender Igor Diveev. The medical examinations for Gondou and Diveev are scheduled for the first week of January. The Argentine forward will sign a contract with CSKA until the summer of 2030.
According to journalist Ivan Karpov on his Telegram channel, Zenit will pay an additional €2 million in an exchange of forward Luciano Gondou for CSKA's central defender Igor Diveev. The medical examinations for Gondou and Diveev are scheduled for the first week of January. The Argentine forward will sign a contract with CSKA until the summer of 2030.
A source familiar with the situation reported to 'Championat' that CSKA and Zenit have agreed to exchange defender Igor Diveev for forward Luciano Gondou, and that the deal is to be officially signed in the coming days.
A source familiar with the situation reported to 'Championat' that CSKA and Zenit have agreed to exchange defender Igor Diveev for forward Luciano Gondou, and that the deal is to be officially signed in the coming days.
Andrey Arshavin commented on the potential exchange of forward Luciano Gondou for CSKA defender Igor Diveev, which would include an additional payment from the Saint Petersburg team. It was previously reported that the clubs had agreed on the deal's details. Earlier reports stated that Zenit and CSKA had agreed on the exchange and that the deal is pending signatures. The transfer depends on the final decision of the army team, which is continuing parallel work on other candidates.
Andrey Arshavin commented on the potential exchange of forward Luciano Gondou for CSKA defender Igor Diveev, which would include an additional payment from the Saint Petersburg team. It was previously reported that the clubs had agreed on the deal's details. Earlier reports stated that Zenit and CSKA had agreed on the exchange and that the deal is pending signatures. The transfer depends on the final decision of the army team, which is continuing parallel work on other candidates.
Alexander Grishin urged the army team to sign Rubin's forward Merlind Daku instead of Zenit's forward Luciano Gondou. Previously, it was reported that the red-blues could exchange the Argentine for their defender Igor Diveev.
Alexander Grishin urged the army team to sign Rubin's forward Merlind Daku instead of Zenit's forward Luciano Gondou. Previously, it was reported that the red-blues could exchange the Argentine for their defender Igor Diveev.
Andrey Sozin reacted to the possible transfer of Luciano Gondou, a forward for Saint Petersburg's Zenit, to CSKA Moscow. According to 'Championat', CSKA Moscow defender Igor Diveev might be exchanged for Luciano Gondou.
Andrey Sozin reacted to the possible transfer of Luciano Gondou, a forward for Saint Petersburg's Zenit, to CSKA Moscow. According to 'Championat', CSKA Moscow defender Igor Diveev might be exchanged for Luciano Gondou.
According to Bolavip, CSKA Moscow is interested in Zenit's 24-year-old Argentinian forward Luciano Gondou, and the club faces competition for the player from the Argentinian team River Plate. It is also noted that the player's family has confirmed an initial inquiry from the Argentinian side. While it was previously reported that negotiations between River Plate and Zenit had not progressed, Gondou himself has expressed a willingness to return to the club where he once played for the youth team. Gondou joined Zenit in August 2024 and his contract is valid until June 2028. His current market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt. He has 14 caps and 5 goals for the Argentina U23 national team. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has made 13 appearances and has not scored a goal.
According to Bolavip, CSKA Moscow is interested in Zenit's 24-year-old Argentinian forward Luciano Gondou, and the club faces competition for the player from the Argentinian team River Plate. It is also noted that the player's family has confirmed an initial inquiry from the Argentinian side. While it was previously reported that negotiations between River Plate and Zenit had not progressed, Gondou himself has expressed a willingness to return to the club where he once played for the youth team. Gondou joined Zenit in August 2024 and his contract is valid until June 2028. His current market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt. He has 14 caps and 5 goals for the Argentina U23 national team. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has made 13 appearances and has not scored a goal.
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