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Fathi to make Mainz move

Image: Fathi: Is expected to pen a three-year contract with Mainz

FSV Mainz have struck a deal with Spartak Moscow to bring Malik Fathi back to the club.

Germany international to pen full-time deal with former loan employers

FSV Mainz have struck a deal with Spartak Moscow to bring Malik Fathi back to the club. The Germany international greatly impressed the Mainz coaching staff during a lengthy loan spell at the club. He initially returned to the Bundesliga in January 2010 and ended up spending 18 months with Mainz. A number of eye-catching displays from the 27-year-old have convinced the club that he is deserving of a full-time deal. Mainz manager Thomas Tuchel told the club's official website: "This is a perfect fit for our club.

Understanding

"I felt like he never left us and we have a strong understanding. "The club knows Malik well and Malik knows the club well. He will add what we have been looking for at left-back." It is understood that Fathi will pen a three-year contract upon his arrival. The financial details involved in the deal have not been revealed, but it is believed that a £1.75million fee will change hands.

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