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Former Man City forward Nolito joins Spanish second division side Ibiza FC to link up with Arsenal loanee Miguel Azeez


FORMER Manchester City forward Nolito has signed for Spanish second division side Ibiza FC.

The Spaniard arrives on a free transfer after his deal with Celta Vigo expired in the summer.

Nolito has signed for Spanish second division side Ibiza FC

Nolito, 35, has now agreed a two-year contract with Ibiza and will officially become their player once undergoing medical exams.

The club tweeted: “Nolito is a new #Ibiza player. Welcome to the island!”

He is set to join Arsenal loanee Miguel Azeez, who is in Spain for the season.

Nolito comes with a wealth of experience and 16 international Spain caps to his name with six goals.

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He spent a year with Barcelona’s first team after joining from the B-side in 2010.

After spells with Benfica, Grenada and Celta, Nolito signed for City in 2016.

He was bought by Pep Guardiola to provide competition to the likes of Sergio Aguero.

But the versatile attacker, who plays centrally or on the wing, found himself unsettled in England.

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He played just 30 times, scoring six times, before leaving after only a year in the Premier League.

Nolito returned home to Sevilla but battled injuries and again re-signed for Celta.

Although after two more years with the club, he was released and drops down the Spain’s second tier.

Nolito spent only one season with Man CityCredit: PA:Empics Sport


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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