Kazim-Richards joins Turks

ByEurosport

Published 15/06/2007 at 20:24 GMT

Colin Kazim-Richards joins Turkish champions Fenerbahce from Sheffield United for £1.275 million. The deal was expected to go through after a fee was agreed between the two clubs and the English-born Turkey international spoke at a press conference later

FOOTBALL 2006-2007 Championship Sheffield United Fenerbahce Turkey Colin Kazim-Richards

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The deal is great business for the relegated Blades, who only paid £150,000 to Brighton for the winger-cum-striker.

Kazim-Richards caught the eye of Fenerbahce manger Zico after making his debut for the national team in last month's 0-0 draw against Brazil. The player is eligible to play for Turkey on account of his Cypriot mother.

A number of Turkish clubs were reportedly interested in securing the services of Kazim-Richards, who made his senior debut for Fatih Terim's national team in a goalless draw against Brazil earlier this month.

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