Swiss club signs contract with Russian player

Swiss Football Club Sion has signed a contract with Russian attacking midfielder Anton Miranchuk from FC Lokomotiv Moscow. Source: FC Sion's press service; Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company Details: The 28-year-old footballer's contract was signed until 30 June 2026.

He joined the club as a free agent.

? ANTON MIRANCHUK EST OFFICIELLEMENT SEDUNOIS ! Le FC Sion a le plaisir d'annoncer l'engagement d'Anton Miranchuk. ?

COMMUNIQUE: https://t.co/DcC8yBQxGa ? Allez Sion ??#Ensemble #Toujours pic.twitter.com/k3jJO7Rf3x

-- FC Sion (@FCSion) September 9, 2024

Miranchuk has spent almost his entire career at Lokomotiv, where he played since the 2013/14 season.

He played 217 matches, scored 51 goals and provided 34 assists. He also played 28 matches for the Russian national team.

It is interesting to note that a few weeks ago, 19-year-old Ukrainian footballer Andrii Firman joined Sion on loan. Earlier, there was information that Sion would have the right to buy the player.

Background: Paris Saint-Germain Football Club also signed a contract with a Russian footballer this summer.

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