Gurtskaya told how he helped to return Alenichev from Porto to Spartak: “There was no money to buy”

The famous football manager Timur Gurtskaya shared his memories of how he managed to contribute to the return of ex-winner Dmitry Alenichev to Spartak from Porto in 2004.-Shikunov introduced me to [генеральным директором «Спартака»] Pervak, and Yura said: “Bring me Alenichev.” This is 2004. I called Pisarev: “Kohl, such a story, let's try.” We went to the port, they persuaded him for two days – and persuaded him. He won the Champions League, returned to Russia a week later, and we agreed with Spartak.– How did you convince him?– All together: money and loud words about Spartak. And that he played little in Porto, and maybe he was already tired abroad. We were still lucky: we arrived at Dragau, and Alenichev said that he would discuss with Jose [Моуринью]. Says: “For how much do you sell at Spartak?” “For a million dollars.” And this was not at all part of our plans – there was no money to buy. But Jose added: “If we win the Champions League, I will give it free.” In gratitude for the help. It takes two weeks, they win the Champions League. I always say that there is a combination of circumstances and an element of the farm, ”said Gurtskaya in an interview with Sports.ru. Recall that in the final of the Champions League-2004“ Porto ”defeated“ Monaco ”with a score of 3: 0. Alenichev was replaced in the 60th minute, and on the 75th he scored the third goal in the match.