In January 2004 he joined FC Spartak Moscow on a four-year deal, but only six months later he moved to Atlético de Madrid in Spain on a free transfer, signing a three-year link with the La Liga outfit.
He joined FC Spartak Moscow on a four-year deal. This was in January 2004. Only six months later he moved to Atlético de Madrid in Spain on a free transfer. Only six months later he was signing a three-year link with the La Liga outfit.