Chelsea's Ben Haim joins Manchester City

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2008

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Israel international defender Tal Ben Haim has joined Manchester City from English Premier League rivals Chelsea, according to the buying club's website on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old will arrive at City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee - the second signing since Mark Hughes took over as manager.

It is the Israel international centre-back's second high-profile switch in just over a year, after he moved to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Bolton Wanderers in June 2007.

His move is still subject to a work permit although it is expected he will receive one given his regular appearances for Israel, which included two matches against England during the Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Ben Haim will now link up with...

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