Claudio Marchisio leaves Zenit Saint Petersburg one year early
Tuesday 2 July 2019 10:44, UK
Claudio Marchisio has left Zenit Saint Petersburg by mutual consent after a single injury-affected season in Russia.
The 33-year-old midfielder, who was reportedly one of the highest earners in the Russian league, signed a two-year deal last summer but he and the club mutually "reached an agreement on the early termination of his contract".
Marchisio only managed 15 games and two goals in all competitions before an old knee injury resurfaced, meaning he missed the 11-game unbeaten run which helped Zenit win the Russian Premier League title and qualify for the Champions League.
He joined Zenit in September after leaving Juventus, previously his only permanent club and where he made almost 400 appearances in all competitions after promising the Italian champions he would not move to a rival Serie A side.
Meanwhile, Zenit are reported to be seeking to reinforce their midfield options with Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic at around £9m, but the Scottish champions want around £15m.
