Smertin talks of Russian return

Charlton midfielder Alexei Smertin claims he has received an offer from a Russian club to return home.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2006 - 08:37

Charlton midfielder Alexei Smertin claims he has received an offer from a Russian club to return home.

The 30-year-old, on loan at The Valley from Chelsea, is with the Russian national team as they prepare to take on world champions Brazil in Moscow tomorrow night.

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