Dinamo Moscow sign Voronin

(GSM) – Ukrainian striker Andriy Voronin has completed his move away from Liverpool after signing a three-year contract with Dinamo Moscow.

The former Bayer Leverkusen striker had struggled to make any impact at Anfield and spent all of last season out on loan with Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.

With the 30-year-old not featuring in manager Rafa Benitez’s long-term plans, he has now elected to head for new pastures.

Dinamo sporting director Konstantin Sarsania told the club’s official website: “The transfer of Andriy Voronin can be considered accomplished.

“The clubs reached an agreement and the player signed a contract for three years.

“We are delighted that such a strong player has joined Dinamo and we hope he can help solve the team’s problems.”
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Voronin, who began his career with Borussia Mönchengladbach, moved to Anfield in 2007 from Leverkusen after 12 years in Germany.

However, his scoring record for the Merseysiders was five goals in 27 league appearances.

He said: “I had options for continuing a career in Germany, and several in Russia, but eventually opted for Dinamo.

“I liked the professional approach of the leaders of the Moscow club during the negotiations, and I also liked the conversation with the head coach Andrey Kobelev.

“Our views came together. Dinamo have set high goals. I’m interested. I believe the Russian league is of a very good level.”