Russian Rubin Kazan have confirmed the deal on their website with head coach Kurban Berdiyev giving his full blessing to the move.
'His [Martins] child was born and he asked to return to England, Obafemi wants to be closer to his family.’ Berdiyev said.
The Nigerian international’s arrival back to the Premier League suggests Birmingham have all but given up on their bid to sign Robbie Keane from Tottenham.
McLeish has come under fire from Blues acting chairman Peter Pannu who was quoted in the Guardian as saying ‘most’ signings brought to St. Andrews had ‘not substantially improved’ the squad.
Adjustment to life in England has been the major obstacle Birmingham has faced with their overseas players.
Forward Nikola Zigic is settling-in slowly, but McLeish admitted Michel who signed from Spanish club Sporting Gijon for £3million was turning into a flop.
'Michel has been a big disappointment for me. I am not disappointed with him but I am disappointed I wasn't able to get him to adjust to the English game.' McLeish said.
'He is a good player but if things don't work out you have to act swiftly,’
‘When you bring in any signing, they don't necessarily go straight into your team anyway, unless if it's a big marquee signing you might expect that.’
'His [Martins] child was born and he asked to return to England, Obafemi wants to be closer to his family.’ Berdiyev said.
The Nigerian international’s arrival back to the Premier League suggests Birmingham have all but given up on their bid to sign Robbie Keane from Tottenham.
McLeish has come under fire from Blues acting chairman Peter Pannu who was quoted in the Guardian as saying ‘most’ signings brought to St. Andrews had ‘not substantially improved’ the squad.
Adjustment to life in England has been the major obstacle Birmingham has faced with their overseas players.
Forward Nikola Zigic is settling-in slowly, but McLeish admitted Michel who signed from Spanish club Sporting Gijon for £3million was turning into a flop.
'Michel has been a big disappointment for me. I am not disappointed with him but I am disappointed I wasn't able to get him to adjust to the English game.' McLeish said.
'He is a good player but if things don't work out you have to act swiftly,’
‘When you bring in any signing, they don't necessarily go straight into your team anyway, unless if it's a big marquee signing you might expect that.’
Gets on your tits
