Benjani recalls chaotic transfer to Manchester City on deadline day

thesun.co.uk February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Benjani Mwaruwari has shared details about his transfer from Portsmouth to Manchester City on deadline day in January 2008. He revealed that he missed flights and had a dead phone, causing confusion about his whereabouts. Harry Redknapp, then Portsmouth's manager, confirmed that Manchester City made an offer too good to refuse. Benjani eventually arrived at City's training ground just before the deadline, facing issues with paperwork that nearly derailed the transfer. The deal was completed for £3.87 million, with potential bonuses increasing the total to £7.6 million. Benjani scored his first goal for City shortly after, helping them win against Manchester United. He now coaches at Plymouth Argyle Academy.


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