Saturn landing for Shirko
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
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Striker Aleksandr Shirko has joined FC Saturn Moskovskaya Oblast from FC Torpedo Moskva.
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Romantsev reunion
Shirko, who was also wanted by FC Lokomotiv Moskva, arrives on a free transfer which reunites him with Oleg Romantsev, his former coach at FC Spartak Moskva, the club where he made his name.
International hopes
If the 27-year-old rediscovers his best form at Saturn, he may yet reclaim his place in the Russia squad for UEFA EURO 2004™, given national team coach Georgy Yartsev was the man who gave him his chance at Spartak in the mid-90s.
Kabanov arrives
While Shirko departs, one player arriving at Torpedo is the 21-year-old FC Voronezh goalkeeper Maksim Kabanov. The former Spartak player arrives on a five-year contract.
Shinnik sign Lutsenko
Ukraine midfield player Evgen Lutsenko has left FC Dinamo Moskva for FC Shinnik Yaroslavl. The 23-year-old had failed to hold down a first-team place at Dinamo following his arrival from Swiss side Lausanne-Sports and leaves after club and player had agreed to terminate his contract.
