Source: Eurosport
City clinch Barry deal
Manchester City have completed a surprise £12million transfer swoop for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.[LNB]The 28-year-old England midfielder has signed a five-year contract at Eastlands having completed a medical on Tuesday.[LNB]Barry, who was a target for Liverpool last summer, leaves Villa after 12 years and more than 400 matches.[LNB]The midfielder had publicly stated he wanted to play in the Champions League and manager Martin O'Neill knew it would be difficult to hang on to the player should one of the top four come calling.[LNB]However, Barry's decision to join the revolution being undertaken by Mark Hughes at Eastlands will have come as a shock to O'Neill and Villa fans alike. City have not even qualified for next season's revamped Europa League and some supporters are certain to believe Barry has moved because of the £80,000-a-week salary at Eastlands.[LNB]But it is understood Barry has received assurances regarding the quality of player Mark Hughes is looking to bring in this summer to help establish City as a major force.
