Negotiations for New Contract with Midfielder Barinov Continue, Says Lokomotivs Sports Director

The sports director of Lokomotiv, **Dmitry Ulyanov**, has provided an update regarding discussions with midfielder **Dmitry Barinov** about a new contract.

“Negotiations concerning Barinov are ongoing,” reported Ulyanov to Championship correspondent Ilya Nikulnikov.

So far this season, the Lokomotiv midfielder has participated in 21 matches across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing six assists. According to information from Transfermarkt, the player’s market value is estimated at €9 million. Barinov has been with Lokomotiv since 2015, during which he has won the Russian championship, the national cup three times, and the super cup once.