Victor Moses is a 'strong footballer' for Russian Championship - Arshavin

Former Arsenal Russian attacking midfielder Andriy Arshavin has said Victor Moses joining Spartak Moscow from English club Chelsea will improve the club as he expects the Nigerian winger to help the club this season.

Nigerian winger Victor Moses fields for Spartak Moscow against Krasnodar. Photo: @victormoses

Moses scored his first goal for the Russian outfit in their encounter against Krasnodar last weekend, which ended 3-0 in favour of Spartak Moscow.

The 29-year old star was in another action for Spartak Moscow in their Moscow derby against CSKA Moscow few days ago.

Arshavin who also played in Russia for Zenit Saint Petersburg during his playing days talked about the arrival of the former Nigeria winger.

The 39-year old said Moses is a strong footballer for the Russian Championship.

Brilliant win today and delighted to get my first goal for the club ⚽️🔥💪🏿
I dedicate my goal today to the people of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Enough is enough.
Nigerians have the right to protest and not be killed for it. #PrayForNigeria🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/zGsfLLgpRN

— Victor Moses (@VictorMoses) October 24, 2020

“I think it was clear that this is a strong footballer for our championship. Moses has strengthened the necessary position for Spartak.

“I remember how he played for Wigan against us. He played more with the ball. Now – more at a distance. Spent a lot of time at Inter and Chelsea.”