Jarosík says farewell to Chelsea
Monday, August 22, 2005
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Chelsea FC midfielder Jirí Jarosík has joined Birmingham City FC on a season-long loan after failing to win a regular place at Stamford Bridge.
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Short stay
The 27-year-old Czech international made just three starts for the champions in a total of 14 Premiership appearances last season. He had moved to west London from PFC CSKA Moskva for €4.3m in January.
Powerful performer
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce said: "He's a powerful midfielder who's very good in the air. At his best I think he's an attacking midfield player who likes to get on the end of crosses." Jarosík will replace 33-year-old former England midfielder Darren Anderton who today signed a one-year contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
