Israel international supporter Tal Ben Haim has hinged Manchester City from English Premier League rivals Chelsea. According to the buying club’s on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old will make it at City on a four-year deal for an unrevealed fee – the second signing since Mark Hughes took over as superior.

It is the Israel universal -back’s second high-profile shift in just over a year, after he to Stamford Bridge on a free removal from Bolton Wanderers in June 2007.

His move is quiet subject to a work warrant although it is expected he will collect one given his common appearances for Israel, which counted in two matches against England during the Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Ben Haim will now link up with Brazilian striker Jo, who fused the Eastlands club earlier this for an assessed 19 million euros.

Although a Bolton frequent, Ben Haim started just 13 times at Chelsea where he was incapable to restoreSynonyms club boss John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho at the courage of the Blues’ defence.

He a different severe fight for first-team point with City chief Richard Dunne and increasing England star Micah Richards, the current central protecting pairing at the club.

However, Ben Haim can also play at full-back. Hughes, speaking Tuesday, admitted City needed cover at the back. “With so many games to play this spell it is important to get the well.

“Last period the team was weakened when Micah Richards and Richard Dunne were not in it. We are wearisome to address that.”

Posted on July 31st, 2008 by admin
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