Villaseca joins Spartak
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
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FC Spartak Moscow have completed the signing of Chilean international Marco Villaseca.
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FC Spartak Moscow have completed the signing of midfield player Marco Villaseca from Chilean club CSD Colo Colo.
Key player in Copa America
Villaseca, who has signed a three-year deal with the 2001 Russian Premier-Liga champions, was a key player for Chile in their 2001 Copa America and 2002 FIFA World Cup campaigns.
First Chilean in Russian league
The 26-year-old, who is likely to be joined at Spartak within days by Brazilian full-back Moses, becomes the first Chilean to play in the Russian league. After last season's successful campaign, Spartak will be competing in the 2002/03 UEFA Champions League.