Advocaat: Arshavin set to leave Zenit St Petersburg

July 8, 2008

Various reports claim that the 27-year old Russian striker Andrei Arshavin, who can play as a winger and target man, is ready to jump to English Premiership or at least waiting for an opportunity in the coming time to do so, according to a statement released by his current coach coach Dick Advocaat.

These speculations arose in the recently concluded European Championships, when Russian side, which was tagged as a dark horse in the tournament, defeated teams like Netherlands, Sweden and the defending champions Greece and made their way into the final four. A great role in Russia’s success was played by the previously unknown commodity Arshavin, who scored goals against Sweden and Netherlands.

Advocaat has said that he himself suggested the star player to stop playing for Zenit St Petersburg for a while, so that he can decide his future. With talks to be held with Chelsea and Arsenal, he fully understood the Russian Star’s decision to leave and that the club will never come in between.

While it seems unlikely in any case that the Russian player of the season will dawn Zenit colours this season, his statement regarding an approach by Spanish giant Barcelona about a fortnight ago can only add to all the ongoing rumors.

Now, every European football fan will be hoping to see one of their nation’s clubs giving an opportunity to this sensation, as he will surely be instrumental in the coming season carrying his great form from the Championships.

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