Ex-England star Nicky Butt signs short-term deal to join South China

08 December 2010 17:53
Nicky Butt has accepted the offer of a three-month contract with Hong Kong outfit South China.[LNB]The out-of-contract former Manchester United star enjoyed mixed fortunes when he made a guest appearance for the club last month, scoring and earning man-of-the-match honours against TSW Pegasus despite missing a penalty.[LNB] Take it away: Butt will play for Hong Kong outfit South China for three months[LNB]However, the experience was enough to persuade Butt, a free agent since he left Newcastle United last summer, to spend an extended period with the club.[LNB]He will fly out in January and remain in Hong Kong until the beginning of May before returning to start taking his coaching badges.[LNB] Head boy: Ex-England star Butt is excited about the prospect of playing in Asia after his guest outing last month[LNB]'I had an enjoyable time out there,' he said.[LNB]'The experience was good, so I have decided to go for it.'[LNB]  Butt scores on his debut for Hong Kong club South ChinaEx United and Newcastle star Butt prepares to make his debut in Asia for South China FCButt admits surprise South China switch is a journey into the unknown [LNB]  Explore more:People: Nicky Butt Places: Newcastle, United Kingdom

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