Complex sentence: In January 2004 he joined FC Spartak Moscow on a four-year deal, but only six months later he moved to Atlético de Madrid in Spain on a free transfer, signing a three-year link with the La Liga outfit.
Split into simpler sentences: In January 2004 he joined FC Spartak Moscow, signing a four-year deal. However, only six months later he moved to Atlético de Madrid in Spain on a free transfer, signing a three-year link with the La Liga outfit.