Source: SKY_Sports
City seal Lescott deal
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Manchester City have completed the signing of Joleon Lescott from Everton.[LNB] Lescott has signed a five-year deal at Eastlands after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.[LNB]The move ends City's long pursuit of the England international with Lescott becoming Mark Hughes' seventh signing of the summer at big-spending City.[LNB]Hughes was delighted to finally land the former Wolves man as he looks to build a side capable of challengeing for honours[LNB]"I am absolutely delighted to welcome Joleon to Manchester City," Hughes told the club's official website. [LNB]"He is an England international who has proved his Premier League ability during his time at Everton[LNB]"In bringing Joleon to the club I feel we have recruited a defender of the very highest quality. [LNB]"He can play in a number of defensive positions, and I'm positive he will make a significant impact for us."[LNB]Over the moonLescott was relieved to seal the move to City after a long drawn out process.[LNB]"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," said Lescott.[LNB]"I know some of the lads already - I'm close friends with Shaun, 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."[LNB]Lescott is set to go straight into the squad for this weekend's game at Portsmouth, live on Sky Sports 1.[LNB]The new signing is due to be unveiled on Wednesday and tune into Sky Sports News and skysports.com for all the news from the press conference at 11am.[LNB]
