Vadim Shilov, an 18-year-old Russian, signed his first contract as a member of the main squad. Negotiations with the player's side were quick and concluded without issues regarding the contract. The player's side aims for the winger to be developed specifically within the Zenit team. It was stated that Vadim Shilov will recover from his injury and join the team with a new contract, which is set to expire on June 30, 2031. He has 6 caps and 5 goals for the Russia U18 team and has made 3 appearances in the Premier Liga during the 2025/2026 season. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €800k.