Joleon Lescott Joins Spanish 4th-tier Side Racing Murcia
Former Everton and Manchester City England defender Joleon Lescott has joined Spanish fourth-tier side Racing Murcia. The information was made known by the club on their social media handle. The 38-year-old English man retired in 2017 after a 17-year career with spells at Wolves, Everton, Manchester City, West Brom, Aston Villa, AEK Athens and Sunderland.
Joleon Lescott won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and League Cup during his playing time. His new side Racing Murcia said Lescott will play in their Copa del Rey first-round tie against La Liga side Levante on 16 December. According to the club, they said: “Our president Morris Pagniello and Racing Murcia are happy to announce the signing of English star Joleon Lescott, who will play in our Copa del Rey fixture against Levante.”
Joleon Lescott played more than 600 professional appearances and won 26 caps for England between 2007 and 2013, scoring one goal which the goal against France at Euro 2012. In a statement on their website, the club said: “This first and historic signing allows the Racing Murcia project to be known internationally and to give relevance to a squad practically made up of players from the city of Murcia and the towns of the region.”
“In the coming days, the club will announce other star players and professionals who will help the team achieve its goals, both in the league and in the Copa del Rey.” Earlier this month, the club wanted to sign former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o but the deal did not work out. Striker Mathias Pogba, brother of Manchester United midfielder Paul, has been with the club since August.
