Arshavin to chelsea ?

chelsea blue · 07-03-2008, 12:41 PM

Exclusive: Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin to fly in for Chelsea talks
By John Cross 3/07/2008

Roman Abramovich last night launched a Â£12million bid to sign Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin - and fulfil his dream of having a fellow Russian as a first-team regular at Chelsea.

Chelsea's owner personally intervened to snatch Arshavin away from Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, who are also tracking him.

It is understood Arshavin will now fly into London for talks with Chelsea, who have had a bid accepted by the playmaker's Zenit St Petersburg club.

A source at Zenit said: "Chelsea have been in contact, a deal has been agreed and Arshavin will fly to London to discuss terms.

"He was very attracted by playing in Spain but feels English football would suit his style better - and with Roman Abramovich involved there is another link and reason."

Billionaire Abramovich is championing the deal himself after Arshavin, 27, guided Russia to the Euro 2008 semi-finals.

But despite saying he always dreamt of playing for Barca, Chelsea have the financial clout to meet his demands as he is already on Â£60,000-aweek at Zenit and has a Â£12m buy-out clause.

Wiggy_ · 07-03-2008, 03:19 PM

i thought that blonde pavlyechenko or something was better than him for russia...

Luchie · 07-03-2008, 03:26 PM

Yeah hes a good player and all but i doubt he'd start at Chelsea after they signing Deco

ANTON · 07-03-2008, 09:08 PM

I heard this weeks ago , be a good move for him , but will he get a game ?

07-03-2008, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
chelsea blue Amateur Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: amsterdam holland Posts: 553 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Arshavin to chelsea ? Exclusive: Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin to fly in for Chelsea talks By John Cross 3/07/2008 Roman Abramovich last night launched a Â£12million bid to sign Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin - and fulfil his dream of having a fellow Russian as a first-team regular at Chelsea. Chelsea's owner personally intervened to snatch Arshavin away from Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, who are also tracking him. It is understood Arshavin will now fly into London for talks with Chelsea, who have had a bid accepted by the playmaker's Zenit St Petersburg club. A source at Zenit said: "Chelsea have been in contact, a deal has been agreed and Arshavin will fly to London to discuss terms. "He was very attracted by playing in Spain but feels English football would suit his style better - and with Roman Abramovich involved there is another link and reason." Billionaire Abramovich is championing the deal himself after Arshavin, 27, guided Russia to the Euro 2008 semi-finals. But despite saying he always dreamt of playing for Barca, Chelsea have the financial clout to meet his demands as he is already on Â£60,000-aweek at Zenit and has a Â£12m buy-out clause. __________________

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Wiggy_ Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 434 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	i thought that blonde pavlyechenko or something was better than him for russia... __________________ Signature Made By Wiggy_

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Luchie Youth Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Yeah hes a good player and all but i doubt he'd start at Chelsea after they signing Deco __________________

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07-03-2008, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
ANTON Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	I heard this weeks ago , be a good move for him , but will he get a game ?