WSG defender moves to Spartak Moscow

Lyon lessons Changes of immediate effect WSG Tyrol to Spartak Moscow. The 21-year-old left-back is already dismantling his tents after just seven months at Wattens. The new employer of the Russian German, who came to Watens from Munich in the 1960s and attracted attention at WSG Tirol with 17 Bundesliga matches and 1,359 minutes played, is currently ninth in the Russian Premier League, 15 points off the leaders. Zenit St Petersburg. The parties agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.

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Stefan Cook (WSG Tirol sporting director): “As you must know, we tried to get Leon Claassen a while before the actual commitment, before he happily decided for us in the summer, despite several other offers. At Wattens, he again showed with a very decent performance and sparked the interest of Spartak Moscow. Because Leon is a wonderful man in terms of both sport and character, his passing is a loss for us. But in the end, we didn’t want to stand in his way. Both parties agreed not to reveal the terms of the transfer. We wish Leon better in his new role and thank you for his commitment to WSG’s dress.” .

Lyon classes: “I would like to thank WSG for the short, but very intense and wonderful time. The club came to me at a difficult time in the summer and built me ​​over the course of six months until that change came now. That is why I owe so much to the association and to each participant and I wish all the best to WSG in the future.”