Saint Petersburg's "Zenit" is soon expected to announce the acquisition of a world-class player.
The Russians still have to finalize the formalities regarding the purchase of "Barcelona" footballer Malcom, various foreign portals report.
It is said that the 22-year-old Brazilian will cost as much as 40 million euros - one million euros less than what the Catalans paid to "Bordeaux" club last year.
However, it is also anticipated that the "La Liga" champions could receive an additional 5 million euros - depending on future results.
The player himself will earn a salary of 6.5 million euros per season.
Dortmund's "Borussia" and Milan's "Inter" teams were also interested in Malcom's services.
