Carlos Eduardo leaves Hoffenheim for Rubin Kazan
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08/25/2010 - Sinsheim, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hoffenheim midfielder Carlos Eduardo completed a move to Russian champions Rubin Kazan on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old Brazilian has spent the past three seasons with Hoffenheim, scoring 13 goals in 58 Bundesliga appearances, but he was not in the team for Hoffenheim's 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen to open the season, as the club admitted that a deal was in place.
"We're pleased to have found a fair solution for all parties involved," Hoffenheim sporting director Ernst Tanner told the league's official website. "Rubin Kazan have signed a wonderful footballer who has contributed heavily to the sporting development of Hoffenheim over the past few years. We wish him all the best in his new challenge."
Rubin currently sits in second place in the Russian Premier League standings and they will take part in the group stage of the Champions League starting next month.
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