Arshavin moves to Zenit on loan until the end of the season

Russia national team captain Andrey Arshavin has finalized his loan move from Arsenal to his old club Zenit St. Petersburg.

The deal was agreed in the nick of time, after the transfer window closed and minutes before the player registration window in the Russian Premier League also shut.

«I’ve moved to Zenit. On loan, will play under number 29.All the details tomorrow, when you wake up,» the Russian midfielder announced on his website.

Arshavin played in 98 matches for Arsenal, scoring 30 goals and making 35 assists during his time with the Gunners.