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Zola happy to land Kovac

31 Jan 2009 - 11:08:47

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West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has bolstered his improving squad by capturing the Czech Republic international Radoslav Kovac on loan until the end of the season from Spartak Moscow.

The 29-year-old midfielder could make the move permanent in the summer if the loan agreement is a success.

Zola told the club's official website: "He will give us competition in a midfield, which is already very strong.

"I'm pleased to have Radoslav here. He has a lot of experience with the national team and I'm sure he will help us with what we are trying to achieve this season."

Kovac began his professional career with Sigma Olomouc before sealing a transfer to Sparta Prague in 2003.

The versatile player enjoyed two seasons in the Czech Republic capital before moving to Spartak Moscow where he has spent the last three years.

He made his full international debut in 2004 and played a key role in the second half of the Czech's Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.