According to a source familiar with the situation who spoke to Championat, Lokomotiv Moscow is close to extending the contract with 29-year-old Russian midfielder Zelimkhan Bakaev until the summer of 2029. The parties are discussing the final details of the new agreement, which would run until the summer of 2029. Bakaev's current contract expires in the summer of 2027. The Russian international has 16 caps and 2 goals for his country and joined Lokomotiv in July 2025. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has made 20 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists. His market value is listed as €2.50m on Transfermarkt.