Football: Baroš joins Galatasaray

Czech footballer Milan Baroš has signed a three-year deal with Turkish giant Galatasaray Istanbul. The former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker leaves the French league’s Olympique Lyon after a year-and-a half. He spent last spring on loan to Portsmouth. Baroš was the top-scorer at Euro 2004 but has been less effective since. The player welcomed the move to the Turkish league, while a Galatasaray representative called Baroš’s joining the team a “major development”.