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Adam Ružička leaves Spartak Moskva after contract breach

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  • Adam Ružička has left Spartak Moskva due to a reported contract breach.
  • Russian media describe him as toxic this season, with claims he refused a match and left without permission.
  • His NHL career ended in 2024 after a drug scandal, and he later starred for Spartak in the KHL.

Adam Ružička has left Spartak Moskva in Moscow, Russia, reportedly due to a breach of contract. The club announced the departure, citing a violation of contractual obligations. According to unconfirmed reports from Russian media, Ružička refused to play in a league match against Ak Bars, was persuaded to play, and then left Moscow without the club's permission.

The reports describe him as a toxic person this season who poisoned the team atmosphere and was unwilling to fight for the team. Ružička's agent, Aljoša Pilko, stated they will act according to the rules and protect the player's rights legally. Ružička previously played for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL until 2024, when his contract was terminated after he posted a video on Instagram showing drugs, reportedly cocaine.

they will act according to the rules and protect the player's rights legally

Aljoša Pilko, agent

He then joined Spartak Moskva in the KHL, where he scored 107 points over two seasons, including playoffs.

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