It took almost six months to complete the deal but yesterday Roque Santa Cruz left Blackburn for Manchester City. The transfer fee is reported to be around £18m and Sant Cruz joins City on a four-year contract.
The former Blackburn striker said on Man City website: “I’m very happy to have signed for City – it’s been close to happening for a while, and now I can just focus on football and concentrate on doing my best for the club”.
Liverpool FC confirmed today they have reached an agreement with Portsmouth and with Glen Johnson for a £17.5m move to Liverpool. Chelsea and Manchester City were also interested but it is thought Anfield and playing in Champions League football was his preferred destination. Glen Johnson is Liverpool’s first signing this summer.
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