Rubin recruit Argentinian prospect

Russian side FC Rubin Kazan have drafted in 21-year-old left-back Cristián Daniel Ansaldi from CA Newell's Old Boys, with the Argentinian signing a five-year contract. Rubin, tenth in the Premier-Liga last season, are said to have paid around €5m for the versatile Ansaldi, who can also operate in midfield. He scored twice in 29 league appearances for Newell's.