Zenits Bold Attempt to Acquire Cordoba Sparks Controversy with Krasnodar

Football commentator Konstantin Genich recounted a tale about how, at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season, the St. Petersburg club Zenit attempted to negotiate with Krasnodar for the transfer of Colombian striker John Córdoba.

«There’s a well-known story about Córdoba. After Krasnodar drew three matches at the start, Zenit called and suggested, ‘Since you’ve already fallen back, go ahead and sell Córdoba.’ Krasnodar was very offended by Zenit and replied, ‘You will never get him, no matter the price,'» Genich said during an episode on the YouTube channel «Comment.Show.»

In the 2024/2025 season, Krasnodar managed to draw all three of their opening games in the Russian Premier League, yet they topped the final standings, winning the Russian Championship for the first time in their history. After 18 rounds of the current season, the Bulls are again leading the title race with 40 points.