Columbus signs French midfielder Griffit

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05/13/2010 - Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Crew signed French midfielder Leandre Griffit, who played in the English Premier League with Southampton, on Thursday.

Griffit last played with Union Royale Sportive du Centre of the Belgian third division, where he tallied seven goals and four assists. He's also played for Elfsborg in Sweden's top level and lower division teams in England and France.

"Leandre is a player who has some qualities that we were looking for," Crew manager Robert Warzycha said. "He brings something different to our team, along with the experiences and perspective of someone who has played overseas for a number of different clubs in different countries."

Per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Crew also placed midfielder Kevin Burns on the disabled list with a sports hernia.

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