FC Krasnodar full-back Giovanni Gonzalez signed a contract with the Kuban capital club in summer 2024.
The defender revealed his desire to leave the “black-greens” in an interview with an American sports channel. According to the defender, he understands that his interests do not align with the club’s interests.
“I will try to find a solution to the situation together with the club. Peñarol is my home. I want to return, I plan to do it, but I don’t like making promises because in football everything changes quickly,” said Giovanni Gonzalez.
The footballer also noted that despite his desire to leave Krasnodar, everything will depend on negotiations with the club. According to reports, the defender may try to negotiate his departure in December.
The 31-year-old Uruguayan defender’s contract with Krasnodar runs until the end of June 2027. During his contract with the club, he managed to become a champion of the Russian Premier League. This RPL season, Gonzalez has appeared in 6 out of 11 matches. The player has not scored any goals. Last season, the player appeared in 22 out of 30 matches, with no goals to his name.
He joined the Krasnodar club from Spanish side Mallorca. Before that, Giovanni Gonzalez played for Uruguayan club Peñarol from 2018 to 2022.
FC Krasnodar
FC Krasnodar is a professional Russian football club founded in 2008 in the city of Krasnodar. It is known for its modern academy and stadium, and has quickly risen to become a consistent top-tier competitor in the Russian Premier League.
Peñarol
Peñarol is a historic neighborhood in Montevideo, Uruguay, best known as the birthplace of Club Atlético Peñarol, one of the country’s most famous and successful football clubs. The area’s identity is deeply intertwined with the club, which was founded in 1891 by workers from the Central Uruguay Railway Company, originally established by British immigrants.
Kuban
Kuban is a historical region in southern Russia, located around the Kuban River and known for its fertile agricultural lands. It was traditionally inhabited by Circassian peoples before being annexed by the Russian Empire in the late 18th century, leading to Cossack settlement. Today, it is a culturally distinct area within Krasnodar Krai, recognized for its Cossack traditions and vibrant agriculture.
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League is the top division of professional football in Russia, founded in 2001 as the successor to the Soviet Top League. It is most historically dominated by Moscow clubs, with Spartak Moscow holding the record for the most titles. The league continues to be the primary stage for Russian football, though its international standing was impacted by the suspension of Russian teams from UEFA and FIFA competitions in 2022.
RPL
“RPL” most commonly refers to the Regina Public Library, a public library system in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was established in 1908 with the support of a Carnegie grant, which funded the construction of its first central building. Today, it serves the community through multiple branches, offering a wide range of resources, programs, and services.
Mallorca
Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea. Historically, it has been influenced by various civilizations, including the Romans, the Moors, and later the Crown of Aragon, which have all left their mark on its architecture and culture. Today, it is a world-renowned tourist destination, famous for its stunning beaches, scenic mountains like the Serra de Tramuntana (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and vibrant capital city, Palma.
Uruguayan club Peñarol
Peñarol is a historic Uruguayan sports club, most famous for its professional football team, which was founded on December 28, 1891, by employees of the Central Uruguay Railway Company. It is one of Uruguay’s most successful and popular clubs, having won numerous domestic and international titles, including a record five Copa Libertadores trophies. The club’s history is deeply intertwined with the development of football in Uruguay and its fierce rivalry with Club Nacional de Football is a defining feature of the country’s sporting culture.
