The midfielder and captain of Lokomotiv, **[Dmitry Barinov]()**, has made the decision to join CSKA. This information was shared with Championat by a source familiar with the situation.

The transfer is set to take place in the summer as a free agent.

“The main reasons behind Barinov’s choice are not financial; rather, they stem from the differing approaches of the club management. Lokomotiv delayed offering a new contract to their captain for a long time, and by the time negotiations began, Barinov felt that the point of no return had been reached. The new leadership of Lokomotiv, represented by Boris Rotenberg, was unable to change this outcome.

On the other hand, CSKA has been interested in Barinov since the summer, particularly coach Fabio Celestini has expressed a strong desire to have him on the team. This interest has not waned throughout the fall. Ultimately, the transfer will go through, as Barinov has already made his crucial decision, which he has communicated to the management of Lokomotiv and to Mikhail Galaktionov,” the source added to Championat.