zocoss

29 May 09, 23:19

REPORT: BLUES SET TO SIGN ZHIRKOV

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Chelsea are reportedly set to finalise the signing of CSKA Moscow's Yuri Zhirkov for £18.6million, with the Russian poised to pen a four-year deal.

The Blues are known to have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old, who can play anywhere down the left side.

One of Zhirkov's representatives is quoted in Russian newspaper Tvoi Den as stating that the CKSA Moscow man has already signed a four-year deal.

It is believed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich personally brokered the deal with CSKA owner, and close friend, Evgeny Giner.

Chelsea's interim boss Guus Hiddink, who is leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer, has fully backed the move, as he knows all about the player from his role as Russian coach.

Hiddink feels Zhirkov is a huge talent, saying: "I know that Yuri is not just a nice person but one of the best attacking left sided players in the world."

CSKA always knew that Chelsea, who say it is currently paper talk, wanted Zhirkov and coach Zico admitted he would fit in well at Stamford Bridge.

"I will not stand in the way of this transfer," said Zico earlier this month. "A player of Zhirkov's quality could very well play in the English Premier League. "I see him as a player in the London club's starting XI."

Y_Shun

29 May 09, 23:57

Go go Zhirkov!!!!!!

omgukilledkenny

30 May 09, 00:01

Wow can play anywhere down the left side, utility player.

No need play Bosingwa on left if anything happens to A.Cole liao.

limpper

30 May 09, 00:23

i dont know who is this

Y_Shun

30 May 09, 01:51

Agent says confirmed, but clubs denying. Transfer only be declared during middle of transfer season.

Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1)

30 May 09, 07:53

Lolx who him?

Y_Shun

30 May 09, 12:01

Just like how you guys didn't know who is Jose Bosingwa last season and to realised hes a pretty good defender. ;)

zocoss

30 May 09, 13:05

Originally posted by limpper:

i dont know who is this

Actually he is already very famous what... They call him the "Russian Ronaldinho"...

So he must be very good I guess...

zocoss

30 May 09, 13:06

Most believed he is much better than Arshavin too...

limpper

30 May 09, 13:11

Originally posted by Y_Shun:

Just like how you guys didn't know who is Jose Bosingwa last season and to realised hes a pretty good defender. ;)

i knew bosingwa long time ago -.-

Y_Shun

30 May 09, 14:21

Originally posted by limpper:

i knew bosingwa long time ago -.-

I nv say you..

Search the forum for Bosingwa threads...and again got ppl say 'I dunno who the hell player is this'....

AEW5001

30 May 09, 14:49

Originally posted by Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1):

Lolx who him?

midfielder for Russian natl team

youyayu

30 May 09, 16:30

don't give him number 7. if not its like throwing the money in to singapore river.

youyayu

30 May 09, 16:31

Chelsea sign Zhirkov: report

English Premiership side Chelsea signed Russian international midfielder Yury Zhirkov on a four-year term from Russian three-time champions CSKA Moscow, the daily tabloid Tvoi Den reported Friday.

Reports said that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was excited with Zhirkov's performances this season and has negotiated a 30-million-dollar deal with the Red Army side.

"Yury (Zhirkov) has signed the contract with Chelsea just a day or two ago," the newspaper quoted Zhirkov's agent as saying. "He will join his new team this summer.

Y_Shun

30 May 09, 18:53

Originally posted by youyayu:

don't give him number 7. if not its like throwing the money in to singapore river.

think he get back his old number 18. since its vacanted

omgukilledkenny

3 Jun 09, 16:49

Zhirkov dismisses Blues move talk

Russia international Yuri Zhirkov has denied reports that he has agreed to join Chelsea this summer - but says he would be open to a move.

"I honestly know as much about it as everyone else," he told Sport Express ahead of Russia's impending 2010 World Cup qualifier against Finland.

"I read the papers, listen to the radio and I am genuinely surprised, given that no actual offer from Chelsea exists."

While distancing himself from a switch to Stamford Bridge at the present time, Zhirkov did admit he would be open to a move to West London should a suitable opportunity arise.

"Clearly we are talking about one of the best clubs in the world, who regularly compete at the highest level," he added.

"It is very possible that I would say yes.

"But before that I would have to weigh up the pros and cons.

"To sit on the bench and only get on the pitch from time to time doesn't interest me, not even at Chelsea.

"Moreover, I have nothing to lose (by staying in Moscow), given that CSKA now have a very interesting team who will begin competing in the Champions League in the autumn."

Trump_Card

3 Jun 09, 22:26

Chelsea hand Malouda new deal as Zhirkov warns: I won't come join to be Florent's stand-in

Carlo Ancelotti is set to offer new contracts to Florent Malouda and Alex as he shapes his Chelsea side for next season.

Malouda struggled after signing from Lyon for £13.5million in 2007, but has won over fans and the Stamford Bridge hierarchy in the second half of the season.

CSKA Moscow star Yuri Zhirkov had been lined up to replace him and today warned he would not be happy to sit on the Blues bench.

Versatile Zhirkov, who tends to play left-back for Russia, said: 'Clearly we are talking about one of the best clubs in the world, who regularly compete at the highest level.

'It is very possible I would say yes (to Chelsea). But before that I would have to weigh up the pros and cons.

'To sit on the bench and only get on the pitch from time to time doesn't interest me, not even at Chelsea.

'Moreover, I have nothing to lose (by staying in Moscow), given that CSKA now have a very interesting team who will begin competing in the Champions League in the autumn.'

Chelsea are understood to be close to an £18.6million deal for the 25-year-old, but face competition from Bayern Munich.

Malouda has only 12 months of his deal left to run but is expected to get a two-year extension with a pay rise from £50,000 a week to around £65,000 a week.

'We will have a meeting at the beginning of June,' he told the London Evening Standard. 'Both parties want to carry on.

'It’s a wonderful experience but just the beginning. I hope in the next years you will see me win many, many trophies.

'When you play so many high-profile games you get the experience and confidence that comes with it. I hope to share joy and happiness with the fans.'

When asked if he is ready to compete with Zhirkov should he arrive, Malouda added: 'Of course. It’s just the beginning because with Ashley Cole on the left we have confidence so it gives us a lot for the next years.'

Alex is also going to be rewarded for a number of impressive displays this season with a three-year deal that will see his salary increase to £60,000 a week. His current contract expires next year but the new agreement will ensure the defender remains at the club until 2013.

Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1)

3 Jun 09, 22:28

I dun like Russian people lor

Except Arshavin