Kairat Boranbaev commented on the rumors circulating in the media regarding the potential transfer of 36-year-old former striker of "Zenit," "Spartak," and the Russian national team Artem Dzyuba to the Almaty club in an interview with QSport, as reported by Sports.kz.
— Regarding Dzyuba… I have personally spoken with him several times. We know each other. At one point, I jokingly said to him: "Listen, how about you finish your career at ‘Kairat’?" He was still playing for "Zenit" back then. In principle, I believe he is a player who, due to his character and skill, is definitely a leader who can guide the team. And what is happening now in the Russian championship, playing for the team "Akron," he is proving this once again. I know he wants to break some record in the Russian championship; he just needs to score one or two more goals. If things align, we will certainly consider this matter, — said Kairat Sovaetovich.
— Regarding Dzyuba… I have personally spoken with him several times. We know each other. At one point, I jokingly said to him: "Listen, how about you finish your career at ‘Kairat’?" He was still playing for "Zenit" back then. In principle, I believe he is a player who, due to his character and skill, is definitely a leader who can guide the team. And what is happening now in the Russian championship, playing for the team "Akron," he is proving this once again. I know he wants to break some record in the Russian championship; he just needs to score one or two more goals. If things align, we will certainly consider this matter, — said Kairat Sovaetovich.