This rumor is wild. I cannot understand what prompted Kostornaia to do this. Her season was ruined primarily because of covid, Idk why she's throwing in the towel. Maybe she expected more attention from Plushenko but I doubt it, and she didn't transfer for him. She went for Rozanov, believing he was the best technician who could restore/teach her jumps. He hasn't been able to since she's been injured and sick, but Idk why that would change her opinion of what he could do when she's healthy on the off season. I don't see how returning to Eteri will be a recipe for success. She said she didn't get along with Eteri because didn't like being screamed at and asked for things Eteri refused to give her (specific music, no little kids on the ice). Eteri probably doesn't like her if she cries when she's screamed at (not blaming Aliona at all, I would too) and gets mad if Eteri doesn't give her the things she asks for (not blaming Aliona, I would too). Maybe Eteri told Aliona she would try to be more accommodating if she returned, more likely she said Aliona could only return on her terms. So if Aliona only gets to go back if she promises to have less tears and less opinions, Idk how that doesn't create more internal chaos in an already angsty and desperate teen. She will be no one's first priority, probably not even their third. I know people assume Eteri's team could help her get her jumps back, but that's only if she isn't immediately reinjured on arrival like Evgenia was and out for the season as a result. On Eteri's end, also confusing. I was shocked when she took Evgenia back, considering how betrayed she felt and all the drama. But years had passed and she had been extremely close to Evgenia before. Eteri implied that's she never really liked Aliona's attitude/personality. Is she planning to take Aliona back and be extra hard on her as punishment? Does she just want to make money off her? Is she hoping to further psych out Sasha and Plushenko by making it 5 vs 1 next season? Does taking another student back enforce the idea that she's the best coach, or that leaving her camp is fine because you can always come back? I have so many questions.