CSKA President, Evgeny Giner, Comments on Igor Akinfeev's Contract Extension

Evgeny Giner commented on Igor Akinfeev's contract extension with CSKA, emphasizing the player's importance to the club.

CSKA President Evgeny Giner shared his views on goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's contract extension with the Moscow club. The new contract for this 40 year old player will be valid until the end of the 2026/2027 season.

— Igor Akinfeev has extended his contract with CSKA, what are your comments? — Igor is a legend and the heart of the team, — said Giner as reported by Legalbet.

Akinfeev has been in the CSKA system since 1990 and has represented the club for more than 35 years. He has played 818 official matches for the club, with 327 of them ending in clean sheets. Apart from that, Igor also serves as team captain. During his time with CSKA, this goalkeeper won many trophies, including the UEFA Cup in 2005.