Celestini: For Transfer Questions, Consult Shvelev – Hes in Charge

After CSKA’s head coach, **[Fabio Celestini](https://example.com)**, secured a 2:1 victory over Lokomotiv in the first round of the group stage of the RPL Path of the Fonbet Russian Cup, he addressed questions regarding potential future transfers for the team.

«I don’t read the newspapers. You should talk to Evgeny Shevelev — he’s the boss,» Celestini stated, as reported by Championship correspondent Vladimir Chetverikov.

It’s worth noting that the club has recently seen the departure of defender Willian Rocha and midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullayev. The Uzbek midfielder joined CSKA in August 2023 from Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor for €500,000. During his time with the club, he made 72 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 22 assists. Rocha participated in 106 matches across all competitions for the Army team since 2022.