Shaun Wright Phillips has been resigned by his former club Manchester City for an undisclosed sum (reported as £9 million) from Chelsea.
26-year old Phillips passed a medical test on Thursday and signed 4-year contract with City.
According to sources, Wright Phillips was initially reluctant for making a move from Stamford Bridge. However after having talks with Chelsea manager on this issue, his decision of calling time in The Blues shoes was finalized.
Phillips quoted: ‘I am delighted for making a comeback to Manchester City, where it actually started for me. I just cannot wait anymore to get back on the field for them’.
Mark Hughes, City Manager, expressed his pleasure after finalizing Phillips deal. He was with his side in Denmark to play FC Midtjylland for their second leg UEFA Cup clash.
Hughes accepted that he was always an admirer of the player and wanted him to be in City colors, since being appointed as the manager of the club.
It was Manchester City only, where the player made an impact in Premier League, before getting transferred to the London Club 3 years ago for £21 million.
Wright-Phillips had a 7-year spell with Manchester City (1998 – 2005) before he was moved to the London Club. England winger was able to start in 43 games with Chelsea during his span with the club that lasted 3 years.
Meanwhile, after a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City will be looking to carry their momentum in the coming games. With Wright in their squad, they might have the ‘right’ side to achieve this feat.
