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Zhirkov set for Blues switch
06 Jul 2009 - 08:07:06
Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Russia winger Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow.
The 25-year-old left-sided international is reported to be on the verge of joining the Blues for a fee of around £18million.
Zhirkov is believed to have travelled to London over the weekend to discuss personal terms before being unveiled as the third signing made since new coach Carlo Ancelotti arrived at the club.
However, the player is believed to have been recommended to Chelsea by former manager Guus Hiddink - who is also the coach of the Russia national team.
"I always dreamed of playing in a top club," Zhirkov is quoted as saying.
"It would have been inexcusable to let this opportunity pass."
Striker Daniel Sturridge and goalkeeper Ross Turnbull have already joined the Blues from Manchester City and Middlesbrough respectively this summer.
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