Bridge completes Move

The England defender completed his medical on Saturday morning and agreed personal terms on a move from Stamford Bridge on a contract that will keep him in Manchester until June 2013.

Bridge has largely played second fiddle to Ashley Cole at Stamford Bridge but the 28-year-old was introduced to the home fans immediately before Saturday's FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest and is expected to make his debut against Portsmouth at Fratton Park next Saturday.

"I played alongside Wayne at Southampton and saw him come through the ranks," City boss Mark Hughes told the club's website.

"He was an outstanding young player and he's progressed year on year in his career.

"He is a successful player. He is an England international and has just played for one of the top four sides in the country.

"He is of the right quality and is the type of player we need to attract.

"We need good players that understand this league and we will look to carry on in that way and add more if we can."

It is expected Hughes will return to old club Blackburn for Roque Santa Cruz early next week as City's Abu Dhabi-based owners begin to flex their vast financial muscle.

I think he is a good player, but he needed 1st team, and maybe now he will get it

yay! i love him! he doesnt get to play for chelsea or england but he could be really good if he plays regualarly..
i wonder who he will replace at city..
their whole defense needs replacing at the moment lol
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lol. I dont know, it think at the end of january, the whole team will be replaced, lol