Pavel Mamaev did not rule out that he could return to professional football

Former midfielder of the Russian national team Mamaev did not rule out a return to professional football

Former midfielder of the Russian national football team Pavel Mamaev interview matchtv.ru answered a question about a possible resumption of a sports career.

When asked if he would have resumed his career, Mamaev, laughing, replied: “I think that no one will call me now.”

He added; “I mind my own business, everyone understands that. Well, it will be funny if I decide to come back.”

But when the journalist clarified whether there was even such an offer that would force the footballer to return, he said: “Offers can be different, so it’s hard to say categorically:“ No, I won’t be back!

The 34-year-old football player announced his retirement in February 2023, when his contract with Khimki ended. Prior to that, Mamaev played for Torpedo, CSKA, Krasnodar and Rostov. The athlete is the champion of Russia, a three-time winner of the Russian Cup and a two-time winner of the Russian Super Cup as part of CSKA. After moving to the UAE, Mamaev took up the development of his own football academy, which he opened in Dubai together with another football player Fedor Smolov.