Rostov reinforce again
Thursday, July 31, 2003
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FC Rostov have signed Latvia goalkeeper Aleksandrs Kolinko and Turkish striker Mehmet Aksu.
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FC Rostov have signed Latvian international goalkeeper Aleksandrs Kolinko and Turkish striker Mehmet Aksu.
Free transfer
Kolinko is joining the club on a free transfer from England's Crystal Palace FC and will replace Ukrainian goalkeeper Ilya Bliznyuk, who has been placed on the transfer list at Rostov. The 28-year-old has earned 33 caps for Latvia.
Galatasaray graduate
Striker Aksu, meanwhile, arrives at Rostov from Besiktas JK, having already played for Malatyaspor, Antaliaspor and Karsiakaspor. The 23-year-old started his career as a trainee with Galatasaray SK.
New signings
The two new signings will join Tony Coile at Rostov after the South African international defender signed for the Russian Premier-Liga side in the last few days. Brazilian defender Vanderlei also joined Rostov recently from FC Spartak-Alania Vladikavkaz.
