FC Spartak Moscow legend Aleksandr Mostovoi returns to Russian Premier League as sporting director for PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara
Mostovoi, a former Spartak Moscow player and coach, has been appointed as the new sporting director of PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara.
The Russian Premier League club announced the appointment on their official website on Tuesday, with Mostovoi signing a two-year contract.
Mostovoi, 54, is a former Russian international who played for Spartak Moscow from 1987 to 1991 and again from 1993 to 1996.
He won four Russian Premier League titles with Spartak and was named the league's Player of the Year in 1994.
Mostovoi also had spells with Benfica, Celta Vigo, and Alaves in Europe, before returning to Spartak in 2004.
He retired from playing in 2005 and began his coaching career with Spartak's youth team.
Mostovoi was appointed as Spartak's head coach in 2006, but was sacked after just one season.
He has since worked as a pundit for Russian television and as a sporting director for FC Khimki.
Krylia Sovetov are currently 12th in the Russian Premier League, having won just three of their opening 10 games.
Mostovoi will be tasked with improving the team's fortunes and helping them to challenge for a top-six finish.
He will also be responsible for overseeing the club's youth development program.
Mostovoi's appointment is a major coup for Krylia Sovetov, who are hoping to build on their recent success in the Russian Cup.
The club reached the semi-finals of the competition last season, and will be hoping to go one better this time around.
Mostovoi's experience and knowledge of the Russian game will be invaluable to Krylia Sovetov as they look to continue their progress.
Mostovoi is a highly respected figure in Russian football, and his appointment is sure to be welcomed by the club's fans.
He will be hoping to make a positive impact at Krylia Sovetov and help the team to achieve its goals.
Here are some of Mostovoi's achievements:
- Four Russian Premier League titles with Spartak Moscow
- Russian Premier League Player of the Year in 1994
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup runner-up with Celta Vigo in 2001
- UEFA Intertoto Cup winner with Celta Vigo in 2000
- 34 caps for the Russian national team
Mostovoi is a true legend of Russian football, and his appointment as sporting director of PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara is a major coup for the club.
He will be hoping to make a positive impact at Krylia Sovetov and help the team to achieve its goals.
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