To add to that is the relationship between Dyukov (Zenit President) and Moshiri, plus the bad blood that exists between Zenit and Italian clubs generally.
To illustrate it mate this is from summer 2015
Zenit Saint Petersburg general director Maxim Mitrofanov has hit out at
AC Milan and
Juventus over their approach for midfielder Axel Witsel.
The Rossoneri were keen to land the Belgian international at the end of the transfer window,
with vice-president Adriano Galliani admitting a deal was possible.
Juve were also linked with a move,
landing Hernanes instead, and the Russian director has accused both clubs of trying to land Witsel without Zenit’s consent.
“We did not receive concrete offers from any Serie A club,” he told Championat.com.
“When the window was about to close, Milan asked us about the player but without a real offer.
“Over the final two days they engaged in talks with the player, but we kindly reminded them what day it was on the calendar.
“They were certain they had a yes from the player’s agent.
“I don’t know if Juventus, Milan or some other clubs should be banned for a couple of seasons.
“We have facts and we could send them to UEFA, stating that a player under contract with us engaged in talks without our consent.
“Everyone must be in agreement, clubs included. That is how transfers work.
“Otherwise clubs can pay the buy-out clause without having to contact us.”
The Belgian remains with Zenit for the new season, but Mitrofanov revealed that Witsel is more than happy to continue his stay in Russia.
“I spoke with him on the final day of the window and we agreed that there were two possibilities,” he added.
“We could either extend his contract or sell him if he insisted he wanted to leave.
“He still has two years on his contract with us and he has guaranteed me that he will work hard as long as he wears this shirt
