Moscow (AFP) – Spartak Moscow signed Algerian international midfielder Sofiane Hanni from Belgian giants Anderlecht on Wednesday, the reigning Russian champions announced.

Spartak have reportedly signed the 27-year-old on a three-and-a-half year contract. No financial details of the deal were disclosed.

Hanni scored 18 goals in 61 league matches for Anderlecht, helping the club win the title last season, and has netted four international goals.