Samoshnikov: “I made a decision on the future. Is this the locomotive? Maybe”

Rubin defender Ilya Samoshnikov told RB Sport that he had already decided on his future.

Earlier, Rubin played a draw with Rodina (0:0). Kazan finished first in the tournament and will play in the RPL.

Why didn’t you play against Rodina?

– There was a small bruise in the last game, the coaching staff took care of it.

– In general, health is nothing serious?

— Yes, everything is fine.

Everyone is waiting for your decision on the future. Have you made a decision?

For myself, yes, I did. Everyone will find out soon.

– That is, you made a decision, but have not yet signed a contract – with Rubin or a new club?

“Let’s keep it a secret for now, okay?”

— What you said means that you have already signed.

– Maybe.

Is this the locomotive?

– Maybe.

– How do you see your future?

– Play RPL, progress.

– You stayed at Rubin after the relegation. Why?

– I was in the team that was relegated and wanted to help her return. I was also involved in the flight.

– Did Rubin make an offer to you or did you already decide everything for yourself?

The club made an offer. But everything was already decided for me.

– What impression did the First League leave?

– I was here when I played in Yaroslavl and in Torpedo. Didn’t see anything new. There has always been contact football here, a lot of struggle – maybe a little more struggle than football. This is a fighting, tough and competitive league.

Samoshnikov has been playing for Rubin since 2020. The 25-year-old has made 28 appearances this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists.

The MIR RPL and MELBET First League matches in the 2022/23 season were broadcast on the Match TV and MATCH PREMIER channels, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites.