Rondon heading to Rubin Kazan
5 August 2012 12:38
Rubin Kazan have signed striker Salomon Rondon from Malaga on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The Venezuelan enjoyed a successful spell with the Andalusian side, scoring 25 goals in 67 Liga appearances and helping them seal Champions League football with a fourth-placed finish last term.
The 22-year-old also played a key role as his nation made an unlikely run to the Copa America semi-finals last year, and has made 24 appearances for his country, scoring eight goals.
Despite their progress on the field, the La Rosaleda outfit have been struck with financial struggles following their takeover by Qatari businessman Sheikh Abdullah.
Villarreal had complained about the club to UEFA due to missing payments over the transfer of Santi Cazorla, while the players' union complained they had failed to pay several of their stars.
Prior to his time at Malaga, Rondon plied his trade with Aragua and Las Palmas.
