Bilyaletdinov completes move to Spartak Moscow

Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has completed his move to Spartak Moscow.

The 26-year-old midfielder travelled to the Russian capital earlier this week to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical after the Blues accepted an undisclosed offer for his services.

The move ends Bilyaletdinov’s two-and-a-half year stay at Goodison Park. In that time he made 77 appearances for the Club and scored nine goals.

And Toffees’ manager David Moyes paid tribute to the Russian’s work ethic on the eve of his departure, wishing him well for the future.

“He was a great boy to work with, a really good professional,” Moyes told the club’s official website

“When he played he was totally committed and he did everything he could to succeed. We wish him well. It just didn't quite work and obviously we've decided to sell.

“It happens. You could probably ask every manager in the Premier League about players and I can think of some clubs you could ask about a lot of players.

"But, yes, Bily's been in here and not quite reached what we wanted. But I couldn't fault anything that he did – he is a good lad.”