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Hughes clearout hits 10 at Manchester City

19:30 BST, Thu 3 Jul 2008
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Manchester City's new signing, Brazilian striker Jo (L) poses with the soccer team's manager Mark Hughes (R) during a photocall at the City of Manchester stadium in Manchester, northern England July 2, 2008. Manchester City have completed the club record signing of Brazilian striker Jo from CSKA Moscow, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000.

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - New Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has released 10 players in preparation for the new season, the Premier League club said on their Web site (www.mcfc.co.uk).

The most notable of names were former Scotland striker Paul Dickov, Brazilian Geovanni, Emile Mpenza and Sun Jihai, who has already signed a deal with Championship (division two) side Sheffield United.

Irish defender Gary Breen and Filippo Mancini, son of former Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini, are also among those released.

 

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