Russian prodigy moves to Barça
Published 21 Jan, 2009 19:43 | Updated 21 Jan, 2009 22:43
Young goalkeeper Timur Akmurzin has become the second ever Russian player at FC Barcelona after Igor Korneev, who is now Guus Hiddink's aid in the country's national squad.
The 11-year-old wonderkid from Moscow has recently moved to Catalonia. He is now studying in Barça's academy and playing for the club's youth system.
Due to his age Akmurzin cannot sign a full contract with the side. However, in 2009 Akmurzin will obtain a Barça fellowship.
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