Man City keeper Costel Pantilimon granted work permit

12 August 2011 08:53
Manchester City have been boosted by the news that Romanian keeper Costel Pantilimon has been granted a work permit ahead of the start of the season.[LNB]The 24-year-old joins City as back-up to first-choice keeper Joe Hart after signing from FC Timisoara on loan.[LNB] On his way: Costel Pantilimon (left) keeps out Man City's David Silva when playing for FC Timisoara in August 2010[LNB]Pantilimon, 24, impressed for FC Timisoara in last season's Europa League play-off against City and Mancini's side moved quickly to sign the stopper after the departure of Shay Given to Aston Villa.[LNB]City's new reserve has 13 caps for Romania, is highly-rated across Europe and has previously been linked with Inter Milan and West Brom this summer.[LNB]FC Timisoara, who finished second in the Romanian top flight this year, were relegated due to accumulated debts.[LNB] Romania's No 1: Pantilimon is highly rated across Europe[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEAu revoir, Cesc! Nasri set to beat Fabregas to Arsenal exit as ?22m City switch loomsCoyle confirms talks with Wright-Phillips over move from Manchester City to BoltonAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB]

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