Shaun Wright-Phillips
returns to a hero's welcome at Eastlands as the England winger looks to get his
career back on track.
Manchester City have pulled off a major transfer coup after
re-signing former winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on a four-year contract. Wright-Phillips,
26, has rejoined the Citizens for an undisclosed fee after three unsuccessful
seasons with Chelsea.
The England winger had been linked with moves to Eastlands,
Aston Villa and Portsmouth on the back of another frustrating season at Stamford
Bridge. The wide man started just 43 Premier League games during his time with Chelsea
and his lack of first-team action saw him miss out on the England squad for the
2006 World Cup. But Wright-Phillips, who left City in July 2005 in a £21million
deal, is delighted to be back at his former club.
"Obviously I'm delighted to come back to City and I just can't wait to get started again," he told the City's official website.
Manager Mark Hughes was also thrilled with the acquisition, saying: "I've always admired him and he's certainly been a target of mine since I came to the football club.
"To actually secure the deal and bring Shaun back home is a fantastic coup for us and I'm sure the supporters will be just as excited as we are to have him back at Manchester City."
How do City fans feel about the return of Shaun Wright-Phillips to Eastlands?