Spartak Moscow announce the signing of Alexander Djiku on a two-year deal
Alexander Djiku, a Ghanaian international, has officially signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow, the Russian powerhouse. After leaving Turkish team Fenerbahçe, the 31-year-old center-back signs a permanent contract with Krasno-Belye (The Red-Whites).
With the estimated €2.5 million transfer fee plus possible add-ons, Djiku will commit to the Moscow-based team for the upcoming two seasons.
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In a social media post, Spartak Moscow officially announced the acquisition and welcomed the seasoned defender to their team for the 2025–2026 season.
Alexander Djiku made a conscious decision to join Spartak Moscow in order to increase his playing time, motivated by his desire to guarantee a starting spot for the 2026 World Cup. Even though other French Ligue 1 teams, such as Lille, Nice, and Toulouse, expressed interest in him, his former team, Fenerbahçe, ultimately accepted the Russian club’s offer.
When the current international break is over, the Montpellier-born defender will finish his physical and be formally introduced. Djiku recently demonstrated his continued importance to the Ghanaian national team by scoring an important goal in their crucial qualifying victory over Mali.
The transfer marks another significant step in the 29-year-old’s career, which has included stints in France and Turkey, as he continues to compete at a high level in European football
