Platt joins City as coach
Former England midfielder David Platt has joined Manchester
City as first-team coach.
Platt, 44, was a team-mate of City manager Roberto Mancini at
Sampdoria.
"David brings a wealth of experience to his role as coach here at
City, and he will enhance what is already an excellent team of
staff at the club," Mancini told the club's official website.
"We had a great relationship as team-mates many years ago and I
know he will make an important contribution to the club.
"Having David here at the start of pre-season training was an
important factor, and I am very pleased that the coaching team will
be in place as we prepare for the start of an exciting
campaign."
Platt, who was capped 62 times by England and also enjoyed spells
as a player with Aston Villa, Juventus and Arsenal, joins City in
time for the start of pre-season training next Monday.
He will work alongside assistant manager Brian Kidd and coach
Fausto Salsano at Eastlands.
After retiring Platt had spells as manager of Nottingham Forest and
England Under-21s.
He left his post as Under-21 boss in 2004 and has since worked in
the media.
The Press Association