Spartak’s Alex Meschini is close to signing for Corinthians

The football manager of Corinthians, former Arsenal and Valencia player Edu Gaspar has revealed that the Brazilian club is close to acquiring Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Meschini.

«We will not make any statements until Sunday, even if the deal is completed. I cannot say that Alex is already our player, but we are close to signing a contract with him», stated Gaspar according to Sovetsky Sport.

It has been reported earlier that the Brazilians are ready to pay €6 million for Alex, while the management of Spartak declared they will not release Alex for less than €7 million.

The player himself has also confirmed the fact of negotiations, but stated he feels himself quite comfortable either way.

«Corinthians are really interested in me, but it does not mean that me have already bought me. I like everything here in Moscow: I’ve been appointed captain, we have a good team.»

«The only thing I can not get used to are the low temperatures. For example, I’ve lost nails on my toes twice because of the cold», said Alex to Sport-Express.