Antoine Sibierski has become Wigan's second signing. Just like Bramble, Sibierski has left Newcastle on a free transfer after not having his contract renewed. The 32 year old has signed on a 2 year deal.
Sibierski told the club's official website, www.wiganlatics.co.uk: "I am delighted to have my future sorted. The manager impressed me hugely and this is clearly a very ambitious club. I can't wait to get started."
Full name: Antoine Sibierski
Date of birth: 05-08-1974 (age 32)
Place of birth: Lille, France
Height: 6ft 2in
Playing position: Midfielder
Club information
Senior clubs
1992–96...Lille...97 (17)
1996–98...Auxerre...42 (8)
1998–00...Nantes...50 (17)
2000–03...Lens...89 (23)
2003–06...Manchester City...92 (11)
2006–2007... Newcastle United...26 (3)
National team2
France B...1 (1)
- began his career at hometown club Lille and played for four complete seasons in the first team.
- before playing for Auxerre and Nantes.
- won the French Cup with Nantes in 2000.
- then joined Lens, and he became club captain within his three years in the side.
- best attribute is his ability in the air earning himself the nickname 50p head by the Manchester City fans due to the astonishing amount of headers he has scored in his career.
- signed for Newcastle on August 31, 2006 on a one-year contract, just two hours and twenty minutes before the close of the transfer window.
- nicknamed by the geordies as "Super Sibi"
- has a wife called Isabelle, one daughter - Axelle - and a baby boy - Alessandro.
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