Bianchi to join Man City for £8.8million
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Rolando Bianchi is poised to become Sven-Goran Eriksson's first signing as Manchester City boss after Reggina confirmed they have reached a 'preliminary agreement' for the sale of the Italian striker to the Premier League club.
The 24-year-old was the fourth top-scorer in Serie A last season with 18 goals and has been courted by several clubs across Europe.
But City appear to be in pole position after Reggina admitted a deal was close.
Reggina president Pasquale Foti said: 'We have reached a preliminary agreement with Manchester City for the permanent transfer of Rolando Bianchi to the English club in a 13million euros (£8.8million) transfer deal.
'The deal will be completed on Wednesday.'
Bianchi played a key role as Reggina retained their Serie A status last season - the Calabrian team finished 14th, just one point clear of the drop zone. -
good signing....formed a good partnership with saudati last season.....
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Sven sure got lobangs in ISA
not surprising -
he is moving very fast.
good for city. i bet he already has everything mapped out before taking over as manager. -
Scoring debut for Man City new boy Bianchi
Manchester City new boy Rolando Bianchi marked his debut with a goal as the Blues beat Swedish side Orgryte 4-1 in a friendly tonight.
The Italian, signed from Reggina for a reported £8.8million, opened the scoring from close range after a one-two with striker partner Emile Mpenza.
Orgryte equalised through Boyd Mwila on 37 minutes but Bernardo Corradi restored City's lead in the second half after a shot from youngster Shaleum Logan hit the post.
Greek striker Georgios Samaras headed in a third from a Darius Vassell cross before Logan rounded off the scoring in the 64th minute.
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