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Georgios Samaras: striker set to complete Real Zaragoza move

Samaras, a free agent since Rayo OKC went bust, is set to arrive in Spain on Monday to have a medical with the Segunda División team.

Georgios Samaras: striker set to complete Real Zaragoza move
FADI AL-ASSAADREUTERS

Former Manchester City and Celtic striker Georgios Samaras is on the brink of completing a move to Spanish Segunda División club Real Zaragoza.

To sign on until end of 2016/17 campaign

Georgios Samaras: striker set to complete Real Zaragoza move

Samaras, who has been a free agent since North American Soccer League outfit Rayo OKC went out of business in January, is set to join until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old is expected to arrive in the city for a medical on Monday, having agreed to sign for Los Maños despite late interest from NASL side New York Cosmos.

Samaras, seen here in action against Barcelona, had a successful stint at Celtic between 2008 and 2014.
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Samaras, seen here in action against Barcelona, had a successful stint at Celtic between 2008 and 2014.Ian MacNicolAFP

The ex-Greece international, who has also had spells at Heerenveen, West Brom and Al-Hilal, is then scheduled to be unveiled at La Romareda on Tuesday.

Zaragoza out to end four-year Primera División absence

Zaragoza, who last played in Spain's top flight in the 2012/13 season, currently sit 12th in the second tier, four points off the promotion play-off places.