Russian national team midfielder Magomed Ozdoev explained why he did not renew his contract with Zenit.
Zenit offered me a contract in January. The conditions suited me. I wanted to talk to the coach to make sure he needed me. The conversation took place at the training camp in February. Semak said I needed me. I asked for time to think, without giving guarantees to Zenith. A variant with Europe appeared in February. My transfer failed on February 22, but I was ready for a new challenge. In May, I finally decided that I had to leave. I explained my position to Alexander Ivanovich Medvedev. He understood everything. For me, the decision to leave Zenit will never be a mistake. It was about finding a new motivation. There is no role for Semak in my care.
