JOLEON LESCOTT has finally completed his move from Everton to Manchester City.
The 27-year-old defender last night signed a five-year deal with the Eastlands outfit.
Lescott completed his medical and agreed personal terms yesterday after City had a bid, reportedly worth £22million, accepted by Everton on Sunday but there was a brief delay to the England star’s transfer going through as a minor wrangle was ironed out. Confirma-tion of the transfer takes Mark Hughes’ summer spending beyond £120million.
Lescott will be unveiled to the media at a City of Manchester Stadium conference at 11am today and could make his debut in Sunday’s Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park. City manager Hughes said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Joleon to Manchester City. He is an England international who has proved his Premier League ability during his time at Everton.
“In bringing Joleon to the club I feel we have recruited a defender of the very highest quality. He can play in a number of defensive positions, and I’m positive he will make a significant impact for us.”
Lescott said: “I’m over the moon to get the move completed, and I’m looking forward to training with the lads as I’ve not trained for a few days. I know some of the lads already – I’m close friends with Shaun (Wright-Phillips), we’ve played against each other since we were 16 or 17. The way this club is moving on, I’m really looking forward to being a part of that.”
