Hamann extends Man City contract

Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has signed a new one-year deal with the Eastlands club.

Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has signed a new one-year deal with the Eastlands club.

The former Liverpool and Germany star joined City last summer but struggled with injuries during his first season.

However, the 34-year-old has been in impressive form under Sven-Goran Eriksson and was the man of the match in the derby win over Manchester United on Sunday.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • What’s making headlines in the rugby world? Listen to The Counter Ruck podcast with Nathan Johns

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered to your phone