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Alexander Hleb joins BATE Borisov for a FIFTH time two months before the ex-Arsenal midfielder's 37th birthday

Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has rejoined BATE Borisov for a fifth time.

Hleb, who played for Arsenal for three years between 2005 and 2008, will be 37 in May.

He first joined the Belarusian Premier League champions in 1998 as a youngster after starting his career at Dinamo-Juni Minsk.

Alexander Hleb has joined Belarusian Premier League champions for the fifth time in his career
Alexander Hleb has joined Belarusian Premier League champions for the fifth time in his career

BATE Borisov announced the news on their Twitter account along with a picture of Hleb in club's home kit.

Hleb admitted that this would be his last spell at the club before he retires from football.