Rubin Kazan sign Georgia midfielder

Georgian international midfielder David Kvirkvelia has joined Russian Premier-Liga side FC Rubin Kazan on a three-year contract from Ukrainian outfit FC Metalurh Zaporizhya. The 27-year-old, who has made 31 appearances for his country, was named Georgian Footballer of the Year in 2005 after securing a league and cup double with FC Dinamo Tbilisi, and is set to team up with compatriots Nukri Revishvili and Lasha Salukvadze at his new club.