Agent Vladimir Shuklin, who represents the interests of Akhmat striker Maxim Samorodov, made statements about Spartak's alleged interest. "Regarding Spartak's interest in Maxim Samorodov, I suggest they contact Akhmat. They will be able to provide more detailed information. There is no termination fee for Maxim," said Shuklin in conversation with Championat correspondent Alexander Yershov. Last season, Samorodov participated in 34 matches across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists. The player's current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2028. According to information from the Transfermarkt portal, the footballer's market value is €3 million.