Kuznetsov moves across Moscow
Friday, December 30, 2005
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FC Lokomotiv Moskva have acquired Russian U19 international midfielder Sergei Kuznetsov from FC Dinamo Moskva, their fifth signing of recent weeks.
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FC Lokomotiv Moskva have acquired the services of Russian Under-19 international midfielder Sergei Kuznetsov from FC Dinamo Moskva, their fifth signing of the transfer window.
Early experience
The 19-year-old, who was born in Orel and has agreed a five-year contract with Lokomotiv, previously played for FC Nika Moskva and FC Luch-Energia Vladivostok before joining Dinamo. In 2005, he played 14 matches for the capital club, starting 12 of them. The youngster has already been added to Lokomotiv's party which is going to the United Arab Emirates for the club's first pre-season training camp in January.
Fifth signing
In February, Lokomotiv will play Sevilla FC in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup. Kuznetsov is the fifth player to join Lokomotiv in recent weeks; the Russian Premier League club have already signed Brazilian midfielder Celsinho, Mali international Draman Traoré, goalkeeper Sergei Ryzhikov and Slovakian international Marian Had.
