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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?

  • Average: 5 (2 votes)
Hollis
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Fantastic move all round,
Fantastic move all round, SWP was in the wilderness at Chelsea and needed a change.

Jarvis
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Never got a fair crack at
Never got a fair crack at chelsea and their loss is very much City's gain, SWP on one wing and Petrov on the other makes us a different prospect - c'mon City

Blue Moon
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Great move all round and
Great move all round and glad to have him back.

shards
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excellent stuff, forget the
excellent stuff, forget the 2 ronnies - this is THE signing that'll get bums back on seats ! Welcome back SWP