Joleon Lescott announced as Racing Murcia signing in transfer mix-up

Spanish minnows Racing Murcia claim to have signed Joleon Lescott (John Walton/PA)

Joleon Lescott was at the centre of a bizarre mix-up on Friday as Spanish fourth-tier side Racing Murcia announced the signing of the former England and Manchester City defender.

Lescott, who retired after leaving Sunderland in 2017, is understood to have agreed to play in an exhibition match, only for the minnows to line him up for action in the Copa del Rey.