Manchester City complete deal for goalkeeper Richard Wright

 

Andy Hampson
Friday 31 August 2012 17:43 BST
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Likeliest arrival It is likely that Swansea City winger Scott Sinclair will make the move to City before the transfer window shuts on Friday evening. Sinclair was left out of Swansea's squad for their 3-0 win against West Ham on Saturda
Likeliest arrival It is likely that Swansea City winger Scott Sinclair will make the move to City before the transfer window shuts on Friday evening. Sinclair was left out of Swansea's squad for their 3-0 win against West Ham on Saturda (GETTY IMAGES)

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Manchester City have announced the signing of former England, Arsenal and Everton goalkeeper Richard Wright.

The 34-year-old has joined the Barclays Premier League champions as back-up to first-choice Joe Hart and Costel Pantilimon.

The move is one of the more surprising of the summer transfer window.

Wright, who has made 467 career appearances and won two England caps, joined League One Preston earlier in the summer but left a week later citing homesickness.

Wright made his name as a teenager with Ipswich, for whom he played more than 300 games over three spells.

He joined Arsenal in 2001 and has also played for West Ham, Southampton and Sheffield United.

City manager Roberto Mancini said: "We need a goalkeeper with experience and Richard Wright is good for us.

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