NOVOGORSK (Moscow region), March 19, Andrey Mikhailov. Valery Karpin said that he wants to remain as head coach of the Russian national football team, but what will happen in the end is still unknown.
On Tuesday, the talk show “Strong Together” with the participation of the national team was held at the team’s base in Novogorsk, Moscow Region. Karpin's contract with the Russian Football Union (RFU) expires in August.
““As for whether I want to stay in the national team, the stupid answer to this is yes, I do. But if it’s not stupid, we’ll see,” Karpin told reporters. “There have been a lot of factors over the past two years. Something motivates me «, it’s possible that this will continue. In a month, in a day, everything can change. First, I’m waiting for an offer. I’m not an employer. In order for there to be negotiations, you need an offer. We haven’t talked yet.»
Karpin has been leading the Russian national team since the summer of 2021.