The transfer of defender Yuri Gorshkov from Zenit was announced by Krylya Sovetov on their Telegram channel. The footballer's contract is valid until 2029. Tarkhan Dzabrailov, the club's general director, stated that the transfer was very challenging. He added that the transfer was able to be made on terms most advantageous to the club due to the efforts of the club and the player's own position. Furthermore, Dzabrailov said that they acquired a very high-quality player without any direct costs, and that the signing of a three-year contract is a well-considered and strategically important decision for the club.

According to an announcement on its Telegram channel, Zenit has transferred defender Yuri Gorshkov to Krylya Sovetov. During his time with Zenit, Gorshkov played in 43 matches in all competitions, scored two goals, and provided three assists. He also became the Russian champion with the club in the 2025/2026 season.

According to journalist Ivan Karpov, 27-year-old Russian footballer Yuri Gorshkov would be joining Krylya Sovetov on a free transfer from Zenit. Gorshkov is a defender who has been capped nine times for Russia. On social media, he addressed his departure from the Saint Petersburg club, where he expressed gratitude for his time and the titles he won, and stated he was moving on to new challenges. Gorshkov had joined Zenit in July 2024. This transfer is a return for Gorshkov, who previously played for Krylya Sovetov from 2020 to 2024. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.50m.