Anzhi – seriously and for the long haul?

The pause in the Russian Football Championship could not have come at a better time. We can sum up the first results and note obvious the advantages and disadvantages of the Premier League. Unfortunately, there are more disadvantages than advantages. However, there is also a positive moment – the appearance of a new, strong, ambitious club. Makhachkala Anzhi, invested in by Mr. Kerimov, which gained Roberto Carlos and is competing with Zenit and Lokomotiv in terms of budget, and claims that it is in it seriously and for the long haul.

About $50million has been spent on salaries of football players, coaches and buying newcomers. Moreover, Kerimov announced he would spend more than $200 million on Anzhi's infrastructure. A new stadium is planned to be built. The mass media writes about new football stars in Anzhi every day.

Unlimited financial reserves are not the only factor for Anzhi’s success. A new professional coach has arrived, a qualified management team has been formed, fans' support has been encouraged and soon.

Aleksey Vlasov. Exclusively to VK.