Lokomotiv General Director Vladimir Leonchenko commented on reports that the club does not plan to offer a new contract to the defender. This “news” is simply a manifestation of unprofessionalism and the creation of nothing. We have already stated this many times and are ready to repeat it again—both to the media and, above all, to those who are concerned about Lokomotiv—the club has a clear plan and a constructive dialogue with all players and their representatives, without exception. I repeat what has already been stated in the Media Information Center: For now, we are fully focused on the remaining part of the season. After its completion, we will discuss all contract details. There are agreements with the players’ representatives on this matter, and they also understand the club’s position. Maintaining this team is one of the club’s priority objectives. In addition to being a work task, it is also a sincere desire. We have developed an ambitious and united team that will progress and achieve much in the future. By the way, Naira’s representative has already called the “news” we are discussing now a fake.
It’s generally common knowledge that, before a responsible and difficult meeting, unrelated information is thrown into the media. If these are attempts to influence the team’s work situation, to create an imbalance, then, firstly, they do not lead to the desired result, and secondly, they indicate that the “locomotive” is being feared and attempts are made to influence the team’s results in every possible way, including using the media environment as an instrument.
