Advocaat admits: I won't be able to keep Arshavin with me at St Petersburg

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Net loss for Zenit: Arshavin

The 27-year-old Russia playmaker has been arguably the star of the tournament in Austria and Switzerland, playing a key role in his country's progression to the semi-finals, and has already expressed a desire to move.

Arshavin, who also helped Zenit claim the UEFA Cup this season, would prefer a
move to Spain but is also thought to be a target for several Barclays Premier League clubs.

And given his newly-elevated profile, Advocaat admits he will not stand in the player's way if he opts to quit the Dutchman's team.

Advocaat t said : 'We had a meeting and he said at his age this is the time to move on.

'If you lose one of your main players you don't like it as a coach but you have to be realistic.'

He added: 'I can understand that he wants to play in Europe. I think he has some clubs in his mind, some in England and others in Spain, because they are the only two countries he would like to play in.'