Rodriguez seals Marseille move
Thursday, January 11, 2007
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Olympique de Marseille have completed the signing of Rangers FC's former AS Monaco FC centre-back Julien Rodriguez on a two-and-a-half year contract.
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Olympique de Marseille have completed the signing of Rangers FC centre-back Julien Rodriguez on a free transfer.
Deal reached
The former AS Monaco FC player left his homeland for Scotland in 2005, having helped his former club to the UEFA Champions League final the previous year. Rodriguez, 28, underwent a medical today and has signed a two-and-a-half year contract after agreement was reached between the clubs and the player on Wednesday.
Fixtures resume
His departure comes a week after compatriot Paul Le Guen left his post as Rangers manager to be replaced by Walter Smith. Marseille, sixth in Ligue 1 at the winter break, resume their campaign on Sunday at Stade Rennais FC.
