In addition, Alex Hleb will spend a season on loan at the Italian club.

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Birmingham manager Alex McLeish handed Hleb his first start since 27 November following a hamstring injury and the former Arsenal and Barcelona player served notice of his talent for unlocking defences within the first two minutes.

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Brmingham manager Alex McLeish had intended to withdraw Alexander Hleb in place of striker Nikola Zigic but opted to replace Bowyer instead.

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