City sign Hamann, but Bolton get handling fee

MANCHESTER CITY have paid compensation to Bolton to secure the services of Dietmar Hamann even though he never kicked a ball for Wanderers.

The bizarre situation came to light when the former Germany midfielder was unveiled at City’s Carrington training ground by manager Stuart Pearce.

It is the latest twist in a drama which unfolded in the space of 90 minutes yesterday when initially it was stated Hamann was leaving Liverpool for Bolton.