Krasnodar forward Eduard Spertsyan would fit in under Pep Guardiola at Premier League giants Manchester City, CSKA Moscow’s youth coach Mkhitar Davidyan tells MetaRatings. 

A quick glance at the Armenian’s numbers highlight a footballer ready for the next step. A footballer outgrowing the relatively small pond that is Russia’s top flight. 

Spertsyan, in 16 Russian Premier League games this season, has nine goals (11 in all competitions) and six assists from his attacking midfield role. Form that had some suggesting he could replace Cody Gakpo at PSV Eindhoven. 

The 26-year-old has even been linked with Real Madrid. 

And, while accepting that La Liga is probably the most feasible destination for a player of his technical talents, Davidyan believes that Spertsyan would not look out of place alongside Kevin de Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez at the Etihad Stadium either. 

“I think that PSV is not the last club to pay attention to him. With the help of Krasnodar, Eduard will be able to prove himself and show all his talent,” Davidyan says. 

“The top clubs in La Liga are the most suitable (for him). Eduard is a very creative and smart football player. I think the Spanish league is what he needs. 

“Even if we take England, then, in my opinion, Spertsyan would not be lost with Guardiola at Manchester City. Because Pep promotes the kind of football that is close to Eduard in terms of his style of play and intellect.” 

Spertsyan recently claimed Armenia’s Player of the Year award for 2022; winning the gong ahead of Inter Milan’s former Arsenal, Roma, Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan.  

“I repeat, in terms of Spertsyan’s potential and style of play, Spain is the best option for him,” Davidyan adds. “Even just being at such clubs and training with such players, you are progressing.” 

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