Man City sign left-back Garrido02.08.2007 09:59 Sports Manchester City have captured Javier Garrido from Real Sociedad for ?1.5m. The left-back, who is Sven-Goran Eriksson's fifth signing of the summer, has secured a four-year deal following a medical and agreeing terms. The 22-year-old's reputation has grown over the past few seasons and, despite Sociedad's relegation, the defender has attracted interest from European clubs. Garrido made his debut for Sociedad during the 2004/2005 season, making 86 appearances in total. New Sociedad boss Chris Coleman had said he did not want Garrido to leave but would understand the decision. "He is a good player, but Manchester City has an interest in him and it is the decision of the player to go to England," he said last week. "I have explained to him that I do not want to sell him, but the financial situation is what it is. "We do not want to lose him but it is his decision. Both clubs have an understanding over money. "In the end the deal for Garrido, whatever the price, will help us in other areas and we have to be clever."
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