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Bacary Sagna joins bottom-placed Serie A side Benevento as former Arsenal and Manchester City defender signs six-month deal

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has joined the Serie A's bottom team, Benevento, for the rest of the season.

The 34-year-old ex-France international's deal includes an option for a further year.

A statement on the club's website on Saturday read: 'This morning, at the Caravaggio Sporting Village in Naples, an agreement was reached between Benevento Calcio and Bacary Sagna.

Bacary Sagna has signed for Benevento on a short term deal with the option to extend
Bacary Sagna has signed for Benevento on a short term deal with the option to extend

'In the presence of president Oreste Vigorito, the French defender from Senegal signed a contract with the Giallorossi until June 30.