XtraTime Web Desk: CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin has agreed to join Monaco, despite being heavily linked with Chelsea this summer.
The 22-year-old, signed a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 club.
Last week, CSKA Moscow team-mate Sergey Chepchugov had hinted that the midfielder could be heading to Chelsea.
Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev told Russia publication Sport Express that he felt the French club offered a better opportunity for Golovin.
“Monaco and CSKA this afternoon finally agreed on the transfer of Golovin.
“They really were complicated. Honestly, until the last moment I was not sure that I would be able to coordinate this transfer.
“Our main competitor was Chelsea. I believe Monaco offered more favourable conditions for the club and a more understandable project for Golovin.”
Golovin arguably has been Russia’s best playing in the recently concluded World Cup. He has two assists and a spectacular free-kick goal in the opening game against Russia. Coaches from around the World, including Jose Mourinho has highly regarded the former CSKA Moscow midfielder.