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Argentine RPL football player announced his desire to obtain Russian citizenship

Orenburg said that Lucas Vera has not yet taken any specific steps to obtain a Russian passport, but they are ready to support him

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Argentine midfielder “Orenburg” Lucas Vera declared “Match TV”, which is ready to become a citizen of Russia, following the example of the Brazilians from “Zenith”, if there is such an opportunity.

When asked if he, like Malcolm and Claudinho, is ready to receive Russian citizenship, Vera said: “Of course, this can be discussed. If that’s possible, then why not.”

Orenburg President Vasily Eremyakin said “Sport-Express” that the club knows about the desire of the player. “This is a personal desire of Lucas. If he has such a strong desire, then we are ready to support him with this. We are ready to help legally, why not? But so far, there have been no concrete actions in this direction, ”Eremyakin said.

Sports director of the club Dmitry Andreev declared “Match TV” that “Orenburg” is not against obtaining the citizenship of athletes, “but not everything is so simple.” “You need to live in Russia for a specific amount of time. If we sit down in detail and decide what is needed, then we will deal with this issue. Theoretically, the club, of course, can help him. In the meantime, this is all true, ”added Andreev.

The Argentine is 25 years old, his contract with Orenburg runs until the summer of 2024. This season, he has a goal and five assists in 20 games for Orenburg.

Malcolm and Claudinho received Russian citizenship at the end of February. Football players have been playing for Zenit since 2019 and 2021, respectively.