Zinin: About Reyna's Transfer to Rodina, At Torpedo It Was Said: 'Don't Take Her'
June 25, 2026 · Global
Aleksey Zinin, sporting director of FC Rodina, spoke about the transfer of Jordi Reyna who previously played at Torpedo. He emphasized that despite negative comments about Reyna, he considers him an extraordinary player.
FC Rodina's director of operations and sports, Aleksey Zinin, gave a statement regarding the transfer of Jordi Reyna. "At Torpedo, Jordi was involved in a conflict, and he also had a fracture of the fifth metatarsal. The club wanted to part with him, and some people from Torpedo said: 'We are interested in parting with Reyna, but don't take him — he won't be suitable for you.'"
"Why did we take him anyway? Because he is a mega player, with an extraordinary level for the First League. Regarding his personality, I need to talk to him. Recently, he reminded me of our conversation. During the end of this season, Jordi played with an injury to the back of the thigh muscle. Luckily, we had the best doctors, they kept Jordi on the sidelines, he was under treatment, hardly trained, but when he played he performed well and was recognized as the best player of the 2025/2026 season by a vote of players and coaches.
“Our team really loves her — Reyna is a very positive person and a fighter. He said: 'Do you remember our conversation when you doubted my qualities as a human being?' I answered: 'Jordi, I'm not doubting, I'm just asking honestly. And we shook hands.' At that time, he showed, if you treat him with respect, he will reciprocate doubly — both with respect and play," explained Zinin in an exclusive interview with the newspaper "Championat" represented by Alexander Yershov and Vladimir Chetverikov.
