Kallstrom signs for Spartak

Spartak Moscow have announced the signing of Lyon midfielder Kim Kallstrom, subject to a medical.

Sweden international undergoing medical and set for Lyon exit

Spartak Moscow have announced the signing of Lyon midfielder Kim Kallstrom, subject to a medical. The Sweden international agreed a contract extension with Lyon as recently as November but his thoughts had already turned to Russia by the January transfer window. While Kallstrom elected to stay put at that time, with Lyon still in the UEFA Champions League, he has now opted to move to the financially lucrative Russian Premier League. A statement on Spartak's official website read: "Agreement has been reached between Spartak and Lyon for Kim Kallstrom to sign a transfer deal. "In the near future, the 29-year-old central midfielder must undergo a medical examination. "In the case of passing a medical examination, he will sign a contract with Spartak." Kallstrom, who has been capped 95 times by his country, spent six years at Lyon since joining from fellow French club Rennes in 2006.