The 26-year-old, who had a seven-year spell with City from 1998 until 2005, has signed a four-year contract after completing a medical.

Wright-Phillips told City's official website: "Obviously I'm delighted to come back to City and I just can't wait to get started again."

fantastic coup

Manager Mark Hughes was delighted to get his man, and added: "I've always admired him and he's certainly been a target of mine since I came to the football club.

"To actually secure the deal and bring Shaun back home is a fantastic coup for us and I'm sure the supporters will be just as excited as we are to have him back at Manchester City."

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