Brum seal Benitez deal

Birmingham City have formally completed the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez in a move from Mexican side Santos Laguna which could cost up to £7.7m.

Birmingham City have formally completed the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez in a move from Mexican side Santos Laguna which could cost up to £7.7m.

City faced competition from top European clubs to sign Benitez but reached agreement with Santos in early June and now the deal has been completed.

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