Joining official Lescott to Manchester City

After the transfer process is quite complicated, Joleon Lescott official finally bought Manchester City. England international defender was tied The Citizens with contract duration of five years.

Lescott became the seventh city in the purchase of this season after Roque Santa Cruz, Gareth Barry, Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor, Kolo Toure and Sylvinho. To bring 27-year-old defender, the City must spend 24 million pounds as deep.

City manager, Mark Hughes, welcomed the arrival of Lescott to the City of Manchester Stadium. He considered City has gained a world-class defender who can help the City achieve accomplishments this season.

"I am very pleased to welcome the arrival of Joleon to Manchester City. He is a British international player who has proven his ability with Everton in the Premier League," Hughes said on the official club website.

"Bringing Joleon to the club, I think we've recruited a defender with a very high quality. He can play in various positions on defense and I'm sure if he will bring significant changes for us," continued the manager who was nicknamed Sparky.

Lescott itself later indeed associated with the City related to the desire of the city of Manchester club's star-studded team built this season. Even when he expressed interest in joining the City, Lescott was directly in the main team get rid of the Toffees some time ago.

Ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers players will be introduced to the public on Wednesday (8 / 26) at 11:00 local time.