Claudinho, a 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Zenit, is reportedly nearing a transfer to Al-Sadd, as reported by Metaratings. Pavel Pogrebnyak noted that losing such a creative and highly skilled player would be a significant setback for the Russian championship and Zenit specifically. Claudinho has reportedly been facing motivation issues recently. His contract with Zenit is valid until the summer of 2028, and his estimated market value is €17 million, according to Transfermarkt. In the current season, Claudinho has participated in 20 matches across all competitions, scoring one goal and providing five assists. He was previously associated with a potential move to Brazilian club Palmeiras.