Russian club Zenit St
Petersburg have splashed out a reported $101m to sign Brazilian striker
Hulk,( real name Givanildo Vieira de Souza) and Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel from Portuguese clubs Porto and
Benfica.
The 26-year-old Hulk, who
played for Brazil during the 2012 Olympics, joined Zenit on a five-year
contract in a transfer deal worth $50.7m, while the 23-year-old Witsel
signed for a similar fee and length of contract.
Both players have been signed in time to play for Zenit in the Champions
League, with the Russian club drawn in the same group as Malaga, AC
Milan and Anderlecht.
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