Today FC "Anji" posted on its website information that in the body of a football player of the team Gii Grigalava... The situation is, frankly, non-standard. "Championship" contacted the player himself, and he expressed his version of what happened.
I have never commented on the nuances of my relationship with FC Anji before, although I had something to say, - first of all, said Grigalava. - But now the situation has reached such a stage that I simply cannot remain silent.
- We are ready to publish your version of what happened word for word.
- I can’t call today's statements of Anji anything other than ridiculous. Now there is talk that something was allegedly discovered in my place on January 15th. Still in the blood test. Although 4-5 days after those tests, the team doctor said that
All the problems are due to my employment contract with Anji. I do not agree to the deterioration of the terms of the contract, because of this I was sent to the second team. Then they came up with additional loads for me. Apparently, I'm tired of chasing me, they realized that it's useless
all players are clean and there are no problems. But then my acquaintances began to warn me: “Be careful, Gia. People are capable of anything ”.
I was confident in myself. I am a teetotal and non-smoker person, what can we say about more serious things?
A day after I was warned, they arranged a check. We had a training session, the general director came to it, called the coach of the second team over to him and said: "Now the players will go to the locker room and will take urine."
Then he left. The coach, as far as I remember, was not in the locker room either. And the check was of such a level as if we were at a train station. The workers who came to the procedures did not have anything with them - they donated urine in tea glasses, which they took from the masseur!
I have not given up on tests. Although he smiled at the same time: “What kind of glasses? Your analyzes are ridiculous. " I was sure of myself a million percent.
I was one of the last to pass. They poured out the analyzes of most of the guys, and the testers threw them away. When it was my turn, they took my tester and put it in their pocket. I say: "Doctor, give me back my tester, you throw it away from everyone!" She ignored it. She said: “Go, this does not concern you.” This can be confirmed by the whole team. They told me to go with them. I replied: “No, young people, I’m not going anywhere with you. I understand that you are stirring up here. But At the same time, even today I am ready to fly to Moscow and pass all the tests. I am even ready for a lie detector. I have never used anything in my life. Check at least five years, at least ten, at least twenty. "
They answer: “No, what kind of Moscow? Maybe by the time we get to her, you have everything in three or four days
I don’t understand what people were thinking when they decided to take such steps? The information was spread all over the world, they almost made me a drug addict!
fade away if you used something? "
I answered: “Firstly, I didn’t use anything. And secondly, I am ready to undergo tests, but not with you. Your organization seems suspicious to me, and I do not believe you. Where are you from? "
Some guy said, "Your CEO called us and asked to come."
But after I refused to go with them, they just turned around and drove off. The guys in the team immediately understood that they only needed me. And they were called in for tests just for the sake of numbers. Everything there was sewn with white thread.
- In "Anji" they say that after that you disappeared, did not pick up the phone.
- I have not disappeared anywhere. The next day I was in training. And every other day too. And not a single person approached me. And my phone was on for 24 hours. People who know me immediately supported me. Everyone understands that this is a set-up.
- What's the point in it?
- All the problems are due to my employment contract with Anji. I do not agree to the deterioration of the terms of the contract. Because of this, I was sent to the second team. Then they came up with additional loads for me. No problem - I'm running. Apparently, they got tired of chasing me, they realized that it was useless.
- What were your next steps?
- I flew to Moscow for tests, although no one let me go there. But we accidentally crossed paths with the general director of the club on the plane. He was shocked when he saw me. I asked: "Why are you flying?" There were literally five minutes left before departure. And almost immediately this information appeared on the Anji website. I will repeat myself - I am ready for any analysis and any lie detector. But are others ready for it?
I do not know where I could have picked up something. Out of thin air?
From food? Out of the water? And they know it well. Because 90 percent of my time I spend at Anji-Arena and eat only there. There are tests that can show where and from where that got into you. I'm in recent times I even stopped eating on the territory of Anji - I go to other places. And I don’t stay in my room at the stadium - I don’t see the point. Before that people smiled in my eyes, but now such things are happening here. Now I only show up for training and immediately leave after them.
- Why did you refuse to take tests in Makhachkala?
- Because I do not trust the local system ... If I had something, I probably would not have flown to Moscow - what do you think? Today I passed all the tests, and now I need to urgently appear at the training of the second team tomorrow at 10 am, which I intend to do. I donated my hair today, and this test is able to show everything that I have used over the past six months. Why would I do this if I wasn't sure of myself?
I don’t understand what people were thinking when they decided to take such steps? The information was spread all over the world, they almost made me a drug addict! I can't remember: were there any similar precedents in football?
- In January, it seems, Amkar would like to buy you. Why are you still not there?
- We did not agree on the terms. While it is still possible, the transfer window is not closed. But the main thing for me is to understand how this story of mine will end.
Gia Grigalava was born on August 5, 1989 in the city of Kutaisi. Gia's father, Alexander Grigalava, three-time rugby champion of the Soviet Union as part of the Kutaisi "Builder". At the age of 8, Grigalava moved with his parents from Kutaisi to Rostov-on-Don, at first young Gia did not speak Russian, but eventually began to speak almost without an accent. At the age of 9, Gia signed up for the football section of the Rostov Lokomotiv, Valery Ivanovich Makarenko became the first coach of Grigalava. At first, Grigalava played as a striker, but then Gia was transferred to defense. Grigalava studied at Lokomotiv until the seventh grade, and then Gia moved to the football section of Rostselmash, where Sergei Selin was Gia's coach. After graduating from the football section of Rostov, and this is the name given to the Rostselmash club in 2003, Gia was recruited into the youth squad of Rostov. Giya GRIGALAVA: "That's more than three points!" Since 2006, Grigalava played for Rostov's reserve squad, having played 46 matches for the team in the 2006/2007 season and scored 1 goal. On September 20, 2006, Grigalava made his debut for the main roster of Rostov in the 1/16 Russian Cup 2006/07 match against Khimki near Moscow. Gia played the entire match, and his club lost 0: 1 to Khimki. Gia played his second match in the Russian Cup on April 4, 2007 as part of the 1/4 finals of the tournament against Dynamo Bryansk, Grigalava spent 61 minutes on the field, after which he was replaced. The match ended with the defeat of "Rostov" with a score of 1: 2. In April 2007, Gia was disqualified by the FTC RFU for four matches for kicking an opponent in the match between the substitutes of Rostov and Tom. Grigalava's debut in the Russian championship for Rostov took place on November 3, 2007 in the 29th round match against Spartak Moscow ". Grigalava came on as a substitute at the beginning of the second half instead of Milan Vieshtica, and 24 minutes later he was replaced by midfielder Andrei Bochkov. The match ended with a confident 3: 0 victory for Spartak. In the summer of 2008, Grigalava moved to the Rostov-based SKA club of the first division. Gia quickly became a player in the main squad, in his debut 2008 season for SKA Grigalava played 25 matches and scored 2 goals, and also received six yellow cards during the season. SKA finished the season in 13th place in the championship. In January 2009, Grigalava went to see the Dutch "Ajax" from Amsterdam. Gia stayed at Ajax for one week, trained in the youth squad of Amsterdam. Gia made a good impression on the Ajax coaches, but it didn’t come to the signing of the contract. On February 3, 2009, Gia transferred to the Moskva club on loan for one year, after the end of the lease, the club received the right to buy the player's transfer. Gia made his debut for Moscow on February 5, 2009 in a friendly match against German Magdeburg, which was held in Turkey. Grigalava appeared on the field in the second half, but his team eventually lost 0-1. In the 2009 Russian Championship he made his debut on April 4, 2009 in a round 4 match against Rubin Kazan, Grigalava spent 70 minutes on the field, after which he was replaced on striker Igor Strelkov, the match ended in a draw 0: 0. On April 22, 2009, Grigalava played his first cup match as part of Moscow, in the 1/4 finals of the Russian Cup, the townspeople met with Tom and won with a score of 2: 1, Gia spent all 90 minutes on the field. Two weeks later, on May 6, Grigalava took part in the semifinals of the Russian Cup against Kazan "Rubin", at the home stadium "Moscow" was defeated with a score of 0: 1 and was eliminated from the Russian Cup, the only goal in the match was scored by Alexander Ryazantsev at 49- oh minute. In the match of the 12th round of the Russian championship, which took place on June 14, the Moscow players unexpectedly defeated CSKA Moscow with a score of 2: 0. Following the results of 12 rounds, after which a three-week break began in the championship, the "townspeople" took the lead standings championship, ahead of Kazan "Rubin" by only two points. In July, the championship resumed, Grigalava played in all the club's July matches, including the 1/16 finals of the Russian Cup of the 2009/10 season. But after the 22nd round, in which the "townspeople" suffered the crusher
defeat to Lokomotiv with a score of 4: 0, Grigalava did not appear in the team. As a result, Moscow took sixth place in the championship, 15 points behind Rubin Kazan, who won their second championship title in a row. SKA, however, the leadership of the army club raised the price of the player. On November 26, 2009, Grigalava was awarded the title of "Master of Sports of Russia". In mid-January 2010, Grigalava moved on loan to Rostov, in which he had already played. In 2011, Grigalava moved to the camp of the RPL rookie of the Nizhny Novgorod Volga. In February 2009, Grigalava said that he had not yet played for the national team. Georgia, not for Russia. In June 2009, Gia was summoned to the location of the Russian youth team. Gia made his debut on June 9, 2009 in the match of the qualifying tournament for the 2011 European Championship against the Faroe Islands national team, which ended in an unexpected defeat of Igor Kolyvanov's charges with a score of 1: 0. He made his debut for the Georgian national team on June 3, 2011 in the qualifying match for the 2012 European Championship with the Croats.
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In the Big Interview, the 27-year-old defender-legionnaire told about the viewing in Ajax, the Nizhny Novgorod derby, the most valuable goal in his career, the mood for “joints” with Yenisei, complained that he had not yet received the master of sports badge and invited everyone to hospitable Georgia.
- Gia, you were born in Kutaisi, we are waiting for a story about the picturesque port city.
That's right, I was born in Kutaisi, but our family soon moved to the town of Martvili, where I spent my childhood. So I consider Martvili to be my hometown. How to convey Georgian flavor in words? Martvili has a wonderful canyon with waterfalls, an ancient monastery. And our hospitality is a national trait. So I invite everyone to Georgia, to Martvili!
It is known that your father played rugby in the Kutaisi "Builder". In texture, you are quite in line with rugby standards. There was no desire to follow in the footsteps of your father?
My dad - his name is Alexander - is a three-time USSR champion. He always played under the N7, in rugby there is a slightly different formation than in football. But my father did not force me to engage in this sport, I liked football, which I became interested in already in Rostov-on-Don. When I was eight or nine years old, we moved to Russia. Football in Georgia is, of course, in first place in popularity, but rugby and basketball are not far behind. When I was little, I went to football in Kutaisi with my dad, the stadium now bears the name of Ramaz Shengelia. The forward of Tbilisi Dynamo and the USSR national team was born in Kutaisi. From there, many future football stars generally came out. Revaz Dzodzuashvili, Sergei Kutivadze, Givi Nodia, Tengiz Sulakvelidze ...
- Who of the veterans of the Soviet national team do you know?
With Murtaz Khurtsilava, Alexander Chivadze. Revaz Chelebadze, now the president of the Shukura club from Kobuleti, often visits Russia.
- Tell us about the first steps in football.
At the age of nine, my dad took me to the school of the Rostov Lokomotiv, then began to study at Rostselmash, and graduated in 2006 from Rostov. My father tried not to miss any of my games. He and my mother, whose name is Maya, are my loyal fans. My elder brother Lasha is also worried about me. Previously, he was engaged in martial arts. Now he lives in Georgia.
- Did you immediately start playing as a central defender?
No, I played in the center of the field, but already in Rostov's double I was transferred to the defense.
- What did you dream about then?
I wanted to grow into a professional football player.
- The Rostov school has always been famous for its talents.
We were coached by Sergei Gavrilovich Selin. Of the guys born in 1989, there are three of us who play in the Premier League. Besides me, these are defender Volodya Khozin, who is now playing for Ural, and striker Sasha Marenich. He once became the winner of the European Youth Championship, but Sasha was tortured by injuries. These are my friends from school, wherever fate throws us, we do not lose touch.
- Your debut in the Premier League took place ten years ago.
I was 18 years old when coach Dolmatov played against Spartak in Luzhniki. We lost 0: 3, and Titov also played against the red and white. I spent a little time: I went into the second half, then Dolmatov made a reverse substitution. He loved such things, he could replace someone in the 30th minute.
- In 2009 you played for Moscow. What was remarkable there?
In Moscow, with coach Bozovic, he began to play stably in the Premier League, because earlier in Rostov he came out sporadically.
- Why were you awarded a master of sports?
For the semi-final of the Cup with Moscow. We didn’t make it to the final, we lost to Rubin with a minimum score.
- Was getting the master a significant event for you?
How can I tell you. I still don't know where the badge and ID are. We need to pick it up, but “Moscow” has been gone for a long time ...
- Remember your internship at Ajax.
That was a long time ago. Planned to go with an agent for a week, but asked to stay for another seven days. It was a definite experience for me. To be honest, I was not too upset that I didn’t fit Ajax. At the age of 19, I was very attracted to home, to Russia. Without knowing the language, I felt uncomfortable abroad. There was only one guy who could talk to - Edgar Manucharyan. He is now in the "Ural".
But they could have made a European career. The legendary club's technical director Danny Blind calls you a versatile player.
Well, now what to regret? It could have worked out, but it did not work out.
- What surprised you in the Netherlands?
A qualitatively different level than in Russia. Even if the second team is training, then the conditions are carbon copy with the base. I remember at Ajax the beginning Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen. Now he is one of the leaders of Tottenham.
- Tomorrow the Europa League final (our conversation took place on May 23) Ajax - Manchester United. Whose side are you on?
In England I am for Manchester United.
- Who was your idol as a child?
There were no idols, I liked the players who had a lot of this or that season. Among them are Nesta, Maldini, Lucio.
- Your role as a central left-back. Do Holland also play with three central defenders?
It seems to me that it came from Juventus. This is how Chelsea play, and the Italian Conte is also there.
- Soon the Champions League final "Juventus" - "Real". Who are you for?
Since childhood, for Real Madrid, whoever the “creamy” have played with, I have always been for them.
- In 1990, Georgia left the USSR. What do you know about that time?
My father told me a lot. If we talk about football, then all Georgians are well aware of the victory of Tbilisi Dynamo in the final of the Cup Winners' Cup over Carle Zeiss from the German Democratic Republic in 1981. My maternal uncle also told me about the great players of the past. He is also a passionate fan. However, in Georgia everyone is sick with football.
- What is life in Georgia now?
We are fine. There is stability and order in the country. Those who came from friends want to come again. And our hospitality hasn't gone anywhere.
What, in your opinion, is the Georgian national team lacking to fight for the exit from the group in the qualification of the World and European Championships?
We are constantly missing something. Recently, we are approaching the goal, I hope that in the next Euro cycle we will be able to qualify.
- When we spent last match for the national team?
If memory serves, at the end of 2015 we played a friendly match with Albania - 2: 2. Before that, Georgia held the qualifying match for Euro 2016 on the field of Germany. But I stayed in reserve. By the way, we played well. The Germans then won with difficulty - 2: 1.
- And your best match for the national team will you name?
Let me see. Probably with the French in September 2013. It was the selection for the World Cup in Brazil. They did not allow France to score - 0: 0. Every player is a star: Benzema, Giroud, Ribery, Nasri, Valbuena ...
Now the Georgian national team is coached by the Slovakian Weiss, previously there was the Argentinian Cooper. Have you relied on foreigners in your homeland?
No, Georgia has its own good specialists. For example, Temuri Ketsbaia.
- Will you watch the matches of the 2018 World Cup live?
Not only to watch, but also to root for Russia. So far we do not know which teams will play in this or that city, but I will definitely go to Rostov. You can see it in Moscow, and in other cities too.
- Now let's talk about the game against Spartak in the last round.
Few believed in us. Arsenal needed the victory more than Spartak. We understood that there was no other chance. At the same time, not everything depended on us.
- Did you follow the progress of other matches?
We found out the final alignment after the final whistle. I didn’t expect Krylia Sovetov to lose to Terek in Samara. I thought that Orenburg would rather not beat Rostov. But we were lucky anyway.
- How do you like the atmosphere at the game against Spartak?
It was noisy. It's always a pleasure to play in front of full stands. We will play well, so it will be in Tula in most matches.
- Fans of red and whites poured into the field after the final whistle. Where were you at that moment?
We went to our fans in a circle, thanked them for their support. I looked, and the cue ball was already on the field. I've never seen so many people on the lawn. I would not like it to happen again.
- Did you talk to any of the Spartak players?
With Dzhikia and Ananidze. I congratulated them on the championship.
- You played your first match for Arsenal in Krasnodar.
Came out in the very ending. Main coach made it possible to feel the game. I knew that the next match against Krylia I would start at starting lineup... I had to get into the rhythm.
- The Samara team scored a goal that was victorious.
I rarely score. I went into the penalty area at the set, Nikita Burmistrov filed for me on the second attempt, and I struck my head. I ran to the point that I occupied in training. This is probably the most valuable goal of his career. After defeating Samara, we beat Krylia Sovetov in the table, but already in the next round we lost to Ufa.
- But in the match with Rostov, luck was on our side.
It's hard to win something without luck. We defeated the Rostovites, not least due to luck.
- What is the reason for the swings in Arsenal's game?
If you are talking about a goalless draw with Amkar, then we went out with the proper attitude. But there are games when it doesn't go. It's good that they didn't miss it in the ending.
- Against whom of the forwards did you find it most difficult in the Premier League?
Wagner Love and Doumbia from CSKA gave the most problems.
- An episode from which match do you remember with annoyance? They could have helped, but did not help out ...
Simply put, did you "bring" a goal? I remember how three years ago, playing for Anji, I could not prevent Doumbia. There was a cross from the flank from Musa, I was afraid to substitute my leg so as not to score into my own goal. I missed the ball, and there was Doumbia ... 0: 3 lost to CSKA at home.
- You have to play for the first time in your career play-offs?
No, I already have experience. Moreover, it was a very unusual Nizhny Novgorod derby. In May 2012, my Volga fought against Nizhny Novgorod. The game was very difficult. In the first match we won 2: 1, losing 0: 1. Ilya Maksimov scored both goals for us. We ended the return leg with zero scores, or they could have lost. The felling? Even some! Our task was not to fly to the FNL, their task was to rise to the Premier League. Dmitry Aydov, familiar to the Tula fans, also played for Nizhny.
- By the way, in an interview before the match with Spartak, Maksimov promised to score against the Russian champion. And he kept his promise.
If Ilya is in shape, then he is one of the best in his position in the league.
- The games with Yenisei are, in fact, cup games.
We have no room for error. We took a big step, caught up in the play-offs. We will not have any problems with the mood.
- Are you familiar with the playing style of Krasnoyarsk players?
Didn't see any of their matches. As for the players, I would like to point out striker Maloyan, who played at Arsenal as well. We played together with midfielder Kharitonov in Volga.
- Opponents will have no problems with the mood for these matches either.
Yes, you don't need to tune in to such games at all. Football players understand what will happen if they win or lose.
It was interesting for the fans in the end of the championship, but I would not like to participate in such intrigues anymore. Spartak won the title deservedly, albeit somewhat unexpectedly. They started well almost every championship, I didn't think they would be the first now. Bet on CSKA and Zenit.
- What do you think is the peak in your career today?
I have not yet reached the peak, it was hampered by certain moments. I know my best season is ahead.
- Did you manage to get to know Tula?
I visited some places with friends, I liked the center. It is necessary to go to the Kremlin itself.
- Tell about your family.
I am still a free man. I have no specific plans for when and how I will build a family. I don’t think that it’s necessary to get married until the age of 30.
- What qualities should Gia Grigalava's girlfriend have?
Oh, it's a long story (laughs).
- What do you value in people?
Loyalty, honesty, the ability to help.
- Is it true that all Georgians sing well?
True, but personally God did not give me such a talent (laughs).
- What kind of music do you prefer?
Different, according to the mood. Russian songs help to tune in to games. I listen to jazz less, if only on the radio.
- What do you devote your free time to?
I love to play joker. I like cars. But I prefer a comfortable ride.
- Are you good at cars?
I can make it out, but not fix it (laughs).
- And what else do you love?
I like to spend time in a restaurant with friends. I love watching movies, reading magazines.
- What do you say about yourself?
I am a friendly and open person. Let my friends say more about me.
Interviewed by Evgeny Ovsyannikov
