“It’s a good time to be here. It’s an exciting time for the club. I’m really proud to be here again, in the Premier League.

“When I played for Arsenal it improved my game a lot. When you come to the Premier League you improve and play better. I think it will help me again.

“I know I can help with the team and I know they can help me. I know ...]]> http://www.bluedays.co.uk/2009/08/26/sylvinho-unveiled-alongside-lescott/feed/ 0 http://www.bluedays.co.uk/2009/08/24/city-announce-sylvinho-signing/ http://www.bluedays.co.uk/2009/08/24/city-announce-sylvinho-signing/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:43:58 +0000 Blue Days http://www.bluedays.co.uk/?p=193 Sylvinho has signed a one year contract with the Blues. The 35 year old former Brazilian international was a free agent after being released at the end of last season by Barcelona. He wasn’t a regular for the European champions last season, but due to injuries and suspensions, he played the full 90 minutes of Barca’s Champions League victory over Manchester United. Prior to that he’s best remembered in this country for two seasons at Arsenal between 1999 and ...]]> http://www.bluedays.co.uk/2009/08/24/city-announce-sylvinho-signing/feed/ 0 http://www.bluedays.co.uk/2009/08/23/city-linked-with-sylvinho/ http://www.bluedays.co.uk/2009/08/23/city-linked-with-sylvinho/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:49:09 +0000 Blue Days http://www.bluedays.co.uk/?p=180 While all the attention is on Joleon Lescott’s imminent arrival, City have now been linked with the Brazilian left-back Sylvinho. The former Arsenal left-back is available on a free transfer after being released by Barcelona. Discussions about the signing are believed to have taken place when City were in Spain last week.

The 35 year old’s last competitive game was in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League final.