Distin plumps for Pompey

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Portsmouth have completed the signing of Sylvain Distin on a free transfer.

The French defender elected not to extend his stay at Manchester City when his contract expired at the end of the season, and he has now pitched up on the South Coast on a three-year deal.

Distin's former club Newcastle were thought to be fellow suitors of the classy central defender, but Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has been at his convincing best to secure one of summer's best free transfers.

City were desperate to keep the player at Eastlands but Distin spoke of a desire for a fresh challenge and it is Portsmouth that have won the race for his signature.

"Harry Redknapp was a big influence," said Distin. "I like the way his teams play and this is definitely a club on the way up.

"I was five years at Manchester City and made a lot of friends there. It was a tough decision but it was my decision and I am happy to stick by it.

"You have got to have ambition and for me that means trying to push for Europe. Portsmouth are capable of doing that, more than capable, and that's why I am here.

"When you are on a free transfer you are going to get a lot of offers but this is the one I wanted to take."

Distin rejected a contract offer from City which would have reportedly made him the club's best ever paid player.

Very good signing in my opinion
 
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