Official: Koln signs Jong Tae-Se from Bochum

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Koln has signed North Korea international Jong Tae-Se from Bochum on an undisclosed fee, the club confirmed on its official website.

With Lukas Podolski ruled out for around a month the RheinEnergieStadion club is short of attacking options and has moved for the 27-year-old, who joined Bochum from Kawasaki Frontale.

Koln's sporting director Volker Finke voiced his confidence that Jong would succeed in Germany's top flight, and that the club had long held an interest in player.

"Jong Tae-Se fits the exact profile that we had sought. The player is extremely strong in the air, and has good instincts in front of goal.

"We have watched the player for a long time and we are convinced of his qualities as a striker."

Jong was part of North Korea's 2010 World Cup squad, and has played 28 games for his country.

 

Official: Luca Toni leaves Juventus for United Arab Emirates outfit Al Nasr

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Luca Toni Striker Fee: Free Contract: TBA

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Juventus has confirmed that out-of-favor forward Luca Toni has completed his move to United Arab Emirates outfit Al Nasr.

Bianconeri general manager Beppe Marotta revealed over the weekend that the former Italy international was on the verge of joining the Pro-League outfit, and the deal was announced on the club's official website on Monday.

"Juventus Football Club confirms the departure of Luca Toni on a permanent deal," a brief statement read. "The striker has completed a switch to Al Nasr in the United Arab Emirates."

The 34-year-old striker only arrived in Turin from Genoa last January but he only managed two goals in 14 Serie A appearances before the end of the season, and was completely frozen out of the Bianconeri side following the arrival of Antonio Conte as coach during the summer.

The 2006 World Cup winnner will now be linking up with former Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga in Dubai.