In Russia they assure that Vilhena will continue

Tonny Vilhena could continue at Espanyol, as they have affirmed in Russia in the last hours. The Dutch winger, on loan from the Russian Krasnodar last season, could stay at the Catalan club since from Russia they consider the operation closed and inform that they have agreed all the details of the transfer. Despite everything, Espanyol clarifies that they are still negotiating with the Russian club and meanwhile, Vilhena has not joined the preseason of the first team he commands Diego Martinez.

In the middle of the afternoon this Tuesday, the Russian entity announced on its social networks, both on Telegram and on its website, that it had reached an agreement with Espanyol for the transfer of Vilhena, for whom the Blue and Whites have a purchase option of 2.5 million euros. “The FC Krasnodar thanks Tony Vilhena his contribution to the team’s game and wishes him success in the future, in his career”, pointed out the Russian club, news that was quickly picked up by the country’s media.

Espanyol wanted the Dutch winger to continue and had even weighed the option of paying the 2.5 million euros he had in the loan contract. But FIFA’s decision could allow him to stay without making any payment since Vilhena you can stay free and get to the RCDE Stadium for free. Remember that FIFA decreed as a result of the football body’s veto of Russian clubs (due to the armed conflict with Ukraine) that players could disassociate themselves from their respective clubs located in Russia, until June 30, 2023.

Though Vilhena went from more to less in his contribution to the team Vincent Moreno last year, the truth is that the sports management that captains Catoira values ​​its versatility and the game he showed in the few months he has been wearing the blue and white. Hence, they would look favorably on tying the continuity of the Dutch. For now, according to Espanyol, everything is still being negotiated.

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