Bayer Leverkusen have signed Bosnia defender and captain Emir Spahic from Spanish club Sevilla to help them in their Champions League campaign next season, the Bundesliga side said on Friday.
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The 32-year-old centre back, who went out on loan to Russia's Anzhi Makhachkala in February, had agreed a two-year contract, Leverkusen said on their website (www.bayer04.de).
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While neither club disclosed financial details, Spahic is valued at €3 million on transfermarkt.com, which tracks soccer deals.
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"Emir Spahic is skillful and strong in challenges," Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller said.
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"He also has outstanding technical ability and is very good in the air," added the former German international.
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"He'll help us to achieve our targets in the Bundesliga, the German Cup and, of course, the Champions League."