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Slavia Prague loan captain Suchy to Spartak Moscow

PRAGUE (AFP) - Czech champions Slavia Prague's captain Marek Suchy is heading to Russia's nine-time champions Spartak Moscow on a one-year loan, his team said on Monday.

The 21-year-old defender, who was a member of the Czech Under-20 side that reached the under-20 World Cup final in 2007, is expected to sign a loan deal for the next Russian league season beginning next Spring.

"I can confirm the talks with Spartak Moscow are close to a formal conclusion," said Ondrej Zlamal, spokesman for the two-time defending Czech champions.

Suchy has scored one goal in 108 games for Slavia since his debut at the age of 17.