Ex-CSKA coach Gazzaev about Real's interest in Dzagoev in 2008: we came and watched him
Alan Dzagoev. Carl Recine / Reuters
Former CSKA coach Valery Gazzaev spoke about Real Madrid's interest in Russian Alan Dzagoev in 2008. His words are quoted by Match TV.
“Real Madrid representatives came in 2008 when we played in the UEFA Cup and won all six matches. They came and watched it, ”the specialist recalled. He noted that the Spaniards wanted to take Dzagoev away in a year or two.
According to Gazzaev, Dzagoev was a unique footballer with great talent. “I thought he would be one of the greatest players in European and world football. The fact that today he is still in CSKA is not his level, “said the ex-coach.
Dzagoev has been playing for CSKA Moscow since 2008. This season, the 31-year-old midfielder has played 17 matches for the red-blue and made 3 assists. As part of the club, the footballer became the champion of Russia three times.
