“Exciting New Arrival: CSKA Unveils Photo of Babaev and Barinov”

The CSKA press office posted a joint picture of the club’s General Director, **Roman Babaev**, and the newly signed midfielder **Dmitry Barinov** on their Telegram channel.

«Army fans, we know you’ve been anticipating this photo,» reads the message from the red-and-blues.

Photo: Press Office of PFC CSKA

CSKA announced the transfer of Barinov from Lokomotiv today, January 13. The midfielder has signed a contract with the red-and-blue squad that extends until the end of the 2028/2029 season.

The 29-year-old player is a product of the Lokomotiv academy. He has played in 274 matches for the senior team, contributing 13 goals and 27 assists across all competitions.

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