Official: "Spartak" has bought "Valencia" defender T.Costa © EuroFootball.com

"Valencia" team confirmed that they have sold defender Tino Costa to Moscow's "Spartak" club. The amount of the deal is not disclosed, but it is estimated that the Russians paid around 7 million euros. The 28-year-old Argentine played three seasons in the "Primera" league and defended the honor of Valencia in over 100 matches. T. Costa has represented his national team twice. "Spartak" team also includes two other Argentinians - Juan Insaurralde and Nicolas Pareja."