Benjani seals move to Manchester City

[Minstrels]

Man City have just signed Benjani, all done! Fourth place is ours now, you watch IMO.

Sky Sports News understands Benjani has completed his move to Manchester City from Portsmouth.
The Zimbabwe striker has been left in limbo after a switch to the City of Manchester Stadium failed to go through on transfer deadline day.
Portsmouth had agreed to sell their top scorer to City after sealing a deal to bring in Jermain Defoe from Tottenham Hotspur.
However, Benjani's move did not appear to be concluded before the closure of the transfer window, prompting an investigation from the Premier League.
Officials have been looking into the paperwork and it now seems the green light has been given for the deal to be ratified.
City boss Sven Goran Eriksson admitted on Monday that he expected the issue to be resolved by Tuesday at the latest.
Sources now suggest City have tied up the loose ends which prevented Benjani from securing his move last week.

[bigdavecox90]

It hasn't been completed mate.


Manchester City have tonight corrected press speculation that Benjani Mwaruwari has completed his transfer to the club from Portsmouth.Some news organisations have this evening claimed in unattributed stories that the Portsmouth striker has joined the Blues.
However a club spokesman said: “No deal has been completed. Manchester City remain in contact with the football authorities regarding this potential transfer, and any further developments will be announced first on mcfc.co.uk.

[Minstrels]

Yeah I know I saw it last night on the forum and I cbf posting in here. >.<!
However like someone said it does sound like they're saying 'A deal is nearly completed but we'll be the ones to tell you' because Sky Sports hardly post out with it being wrong.

Edit: Dave you ***** it is done!
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...ag-778059.html

[Hoodstar]

All that spending power.. and you buy Benjani.. :S

[UnitedRoad]

benjani loool average player

[Minstrels]

He wont be a average player for City... look at it this way City have a good left winger who can fling lofted crosses for him to head in and low crosses for him to tap in all day long. I can see him banging in a few goals for us, just what we need!

Edit: What a clever deal...

Benjani signs for £3.87million
05/02/2008 14:35

Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of Benjani Mwaruwari from Portsmouth for £3.87million.

The Zimbabwe striker joins the Blues on a two and a half year deal after passing a medical yesterday and agreeing personal terms.

Further payments could be made if the player makes up to 75 senior starts.

The Premier League and Football Association have approved the transfer, and the 12-goal hitman will go straight into Sven-Goran Eriksson’s squad, taking the number 27 shirt.

He is expected to join his new team mates for training at Carrington today.

The Harare-born player captains his national side, and he played in the Champions League while with Auxerre during his four-year stay with the French side prior to joining Portsmouth in 2006.

Chief Executive Alistair Mackintosh said: "I would like to thank Portsmouth Football Club, the Premier League and the Football Association for their help, understanding and assistance in enabling this transfer to be completed to the satisfaction of all concerned.

"In particular I would like to thank Peter Storrie of Portsmouth and Sir David Richards of the Premier League for their hard work and pragmatism.”

Sven-Goran Eriksson said of the deal: “I am delighted that we have signed such a quality player, and I am looking forward to working with him straight away.”

Tim Oscroft

[bigdavecox90]

benjani loool average player

Don't worry...he'll bang one in against you on Sunday!

[Minstrels]

Don't worry...he'll bang one in against you on Sunday!

Can't wait to spam the forum after saying how we've claimed all six points of 'em!!!!