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Russian club Zenit seal Javi Garcia deal
Zenit St Petersburg bought Manchester City's Javi Garcia for 15 million euros
15.08.2014 - Update : 15.08.2014
ANKARA
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia moved to Russian club Zenit St Petersburg on Friday.
According to a statement on Zenit's website, Garcia made the switch for a 15 million euros transfer fee in a five-year deal.
Garcia, 27, has been capped twice for Spain. He said: "I'm very happy to be at Zenit and I would like to contribute to my new club immediately."
He is Zenit’s second signing of the summer, following Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay.
