Czechs roll in to Russia
Sunday, February 9, 2003
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AC Sparta Praha captain Jiri Novotny is one of five signings made by FC Rubin Kazan.
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Russian Premier-Liga newcomers FC Rubin Kazan have bolstered their squad with five new signings, including AC Sparta Praha captain Jiri Novotny.
High-profile signing
The 32-year-old Czech international defender is arguably the highest-profile foreign player to have moved to Russia, having been capped 33 times for his country. He has joined on a free transfer and has signed a one-year contract after 12 seasons at Sparta.
Cizek joins
Also parting with the Prague side for Rubin Kazan is 24-year-old midfield player Tomas Cizek, who has agreed a three-year contract, along with Uruguayan defender Andres Skotti from Nacional Montevideo, Costa Rican midfield player Carlos Castro from Deportiva Alajuelense and Peruvian midfield player Henry Quinteros from Alianza Lima.
