The club's sporting director Konstantin Sarsania on Danny and Noboa

Zenit's sporting director speak to us in his new column for the club's official website. Mr. Sarsania speaks to us about the latest developments in the team, the departure of Danny and the transfer of Christian Noboa.
The Zenit coaching staff and the club have decided not to renew the contract of Miguel Danny. I spoke to Miguel yesterday, we had a nice, warm conversation, although it very hard news to tell him. He's a player who came to Zenit nine years ago with my participation and within two days of signing the contract he helped the club win the UEFA Super Cup. He faithfully served the club for nine years and won all that is possible on the domestic scene with the club. He gave Zenit his best years and it has been extremely difficult to say goodbye to him, but such is life in football. Players do not get younger, injuries make themselves felt. Therefore, the decision has been made. 
The club will do everything possible so that Danny can say goodbye to the fans. Miguel wants to say thank you to the Zenit supporters. I know that he has already had offers from several clubs and we wish him lots of success in his future career. 

On the singing of Noboa

We are very pleased that we have been able to sign this player. I will not name any specific clubs, but Christian had lots of other offers, both in Russia and abroad. We believe that in the Russian league, if not the best in his position, that he is definitely one of the top three. He is an experienced and highly professional footballer. He has great physical presence and despite his age, he is in great shape. This is a player that meets the level the club needs. First of all, we look at the quality of the player, Noboa has everything we need and will help Zenit achieve those significant victories. 
I want to say that our new head coach, Roberto Mancini, really wanted to see this player in his team. This transfer, and all subsequent transfers, will only be made after consultation with Mr. Mancini.