Rakov will remain with Lokomotiv until the year 2030. The focus is on being a leading force in attac…

Rakov will remain with Lokomotiv until the year 2030. The club is focusing on him as a key attacking player.

Lokomotiv and Vadim Rakov have agreed to extend their contract, which is set to expire next year, by another three seasons. All financial and sporting terms have been settled, and the official signing of the contract is expected in the coming days. The club is making a strategic decision to keep this forward, whose season was interrupted due to a serious injury. However, his potential remains one of the highest in the Russian Premier League.

In the summer of 2025, Rakov performed exceptionally well for Krylya Sovetov. He scored 5 goals and made 2 assists in the opening rounds. In terms of goal-scoring ability, he was only behind Danil Batrakov (7+2) and Eduard Sperczynski (4+8). Rakov consistently managed to score goals from various distances and angles. It was his ability to create scoring opportunities that gave Lokomotiv its attacking strength. His movements and finishing skills became the key factors in the team’s performance in the latter half of the game.

However, a serious injury put a stop to his continued participation in that season. The medical team at Lokomotiv worked hard to rehabilitate Rakov. Now, the club needs to get him back to his previous level of performance. If Rakov’s health allows him to avoid further injuries, and his performance becomes more stable, then Lokomotiv will have a solid attacking strategy for the coming years.

Given the likely departure of Batrakov, extending Rakov’s contract seems like a wise move. The club isn’t just retaining a talented forward, but also laying the foundation for a new leader in the team. This deal will be a significant signal to the market. Lokomotiv believes in bringing back a talented player and is ready to build an attacking philosophy around him.