Alexander Mostovoy on Rocha: Forget Emblems and Flags, Money Talks

Former Spartak midfielder **Alexander Mostovoi** commented on the potential departure of CSKA defender **William Rocha** from the club. Earlier, a source familiar with the situation informed “Championat” that the Brazilian has agreed to a contract with “Al-Jazira.”

“I have encountered situations like Rocha’s at CSKA in many clubs. A player has the right to determine his future. No matter what anyone says, money is the deciding factor. Forget about emblems and flags; if an incredible offer comes in, you take it. That’s the case with Rocha. What do you gain by trying to keep a player who doesn’t want to play for your team?

What can you say when players like Ronaldo and others left for places where football was virtually nonexistent? Certainly, this would be a significant loss for CSKA. Diveev, Moises, and Rocha are three of the team’s key defenders. However, sometimes there’s nothing you can do,” Mostovoi stated in an interview with “Championat” correspondent Vladislav Kruglov.

He is the first Russian to win the UEFA Cup.