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Baltika's Director: Spartak Did Not Inquire About Talaev
Baltika general director Ravil Ismailov denied that Spartak inquired about signing coach Andrey Talaev, stating that a move to Spartak would not constitute career advancement given the clubs' financial disparity and their similar league positions. Neither Spartak nor CSKA made any official inquiries about Talaev.




Quick Facts
Who
Ravil Ismailov
What
Spartak did not inquire about Talaev
When
September 2024
Where
Kaliningrad
- Spartak did not inquire about Talaev
- Talaev continued as Baltika head coach
- Spartak appointed Carcedo as new head coach
- Baltika achieved sixth place in league
- Ravil Ismailov
Ravil Ismailov, general director of Russian Premier League club Baltika, has stated that Spartak did not make any inquiries about signing head coach Andrey Talaev during the past season. When asked whether Talaev could have moved to a bigger club as a career advancement, Ismailov disputed the premise, noting that Spartak finished fourth in the league with 52 points while Baltika achieved sixth place with 46 points—a historic best result for the Kaliningrad club. Ismailov emphasized that despite Spartak's stronger infrastructure and richer traditions, the financial disparity between the clubs makes such a move questionable as a true promotion. He also confirmed that neither Spartak nor CSKA made formal inquiries about Talaev's availability. Talaev has headed Baltika since September 2024, leading the team's rise to the Russian Premier League and their sixth-place finish in the 2025/26 season. Spartak, meanwhile, recently appointed Spanish coach Jose Carcedo as their head coach following Dejan Stankovic's dismissal in November, with Carcedo's contract running through summer 2028.
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Why This Matters
This statement clarifies managerial stability at Baltika following their historic sixth-place finish in the Russian Premier League. It addresses speculation about potential departures and confirms that Talaev will continue leading the Kaliningrad club, providing certainty for fans and stakeholders about the team's coaching continuity and future strategic direction.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 5, 2026
WireJose Carcedo officially appointed as Spartak head coach
Jun 23, 2026
WireIsmailov denies Spartak inquired about Talaev
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- Гендиректор «Балтики»: «Никаких запросов по Талалаеву ««Спартак» не делал. Как и ЦСКА»SportboxMediaJun 23, 2026
- Гендиректор «Балтики»: Не считал бы повышением для Талалаева переход в «Спартак»Спорт день за днемMediaJun 23, 2026
- Глава «Балтики» прокомментировал уход Талалаева в «Спартак»Bombardir.ruMediaJun 23, 2026