CSKA and Russia midfielder Matvey Kislyak, 20, speaking on the YouTube channel Nobel, responded to a hypothetical scenario where he would move to Zenit Saint Petersburg for a higher salary and excellent conditions, with CSKA receiving €50 million for the transfer. Kislyak stated that at the moment he would not make the move, as he sees no sense in leaving when things are going well at his current club, where he has the trust of the coach and management, and the team is competitive for the highest places. He did add, however, that if CSKA were to tell him to leave, he would have no choice. The midfielder's contract runs until June 30, 2029, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €16.00m; he has also been linked with Fiorentina and several clubs in Turkey.