Source: Daily_Mail
Former Arsenal star Eduardo told by Shakhtar: You must learn Russian in four months
Eduardo da Silva has been told he must learn Russian within four months following his £6million move from Arsenal to Shakhtar Donetsk.[LNB]The Ukrainian champions have made the demand as part of Eduardo's new £50,000 a week contract.[LNB] Warm welcome: Eduardo with Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Mircea Lucescu[LNB]Eduardo said: 'I'll spare no effort to learn the language, especiallysince a lot of the words in Russian are similar to Croatian. I'm readyto talk to anyone, but, honestly, I don't really like talking tojournalists!'[LNB]Trying a few tricks: Eduardo[LNB]There is a chance that Eduardo could line up for his new club against the Gunners in the Champions League.[LNB]And the Croatia international said: 'Shakhtar are now a highly respected team in Europe. They may meet any team, including Arsenal. I'll play against them like I would any other.'[LNB]He had to pass two medicals before sealing the move, with particular attention paid to the ankle that was infamously shattered at Birmingham in 2008.[LNB]Eduardo, who is not expected to play for a fortnight, insisted he had long since put that incident behind him as he prepares for a new career.[LNB]'It's all behind me,' he said. 'I'm ready psychologically and physcially. I've played in the English championship, so there are no problems (with the ankle).[LNB]'The only problem now is to prepare for the Ukrainian championship.'[LNB] Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists: We need a good start to make a serious title challengeArsenal rebel Gallas pricing himself out of Panathinaikos move, claims GreeksARSENAL FC
