The Russian attacking midfielder admits that he preferred to join the Dagestani club over CSKA Moscow after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Keisuke-Honda-c20516’s move hit the rocks.
Oleg Shatov was reportedly close to moving to CSKA Moscow during the current transfer window. However, he joined Anzhi Makhachkala instead, despite having expressed his desire to play in the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid.
Shatov had showed willingness to a move after the Koni president, Yevgeni Giner, had earlier admitted to interest in the promising attacking midfielder. The president had confirmed that the Moscow-based club would complete his
signing in a few days.
The 21-year-old had then thanked the Armeytsy for considering him as an attractive option to replace the Japanese sensation, Keisuke Honda.
“Honda is likely to go, and I have a big chance to play against Real. One needs to be bold and take risks. I am not afraid to take this opportunity.” Shatov had said.
Reports in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775. However, Honda’s deal collapsed after the Italian outfit failed to meet CSKA’s asking price.
Shatov has now provided the reason behind rejecting the Russian giants' offer, revealing that he would have moved Moscow had they succeeded in offloading Honda during the transfer window.
He went on to reveal that he sent a message to Leonid Slutsky, the Koni head coach, and thanked him for showing interest.
“I thanked CSKA for their cooperation, for his (Slutsky) honesty and candor towards me, during these two weeks. I wrote that it was my choice to switch to another club. And I also wished them http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Good-Luck-c39444 against Real.” The former
MFK Viz-Sinara Ekaterinburg player was quoted as saying.
Shatov revealed the reason behind joining the Wild-division, that he feared for first team action in Honda’s presence.
“With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pavel-Mamaev-c29493, you can compete. But for the coach, I think, it would have been difficult to bench a proven player.” Shatov concluded.
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