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Umbro Bizarrely Announce USA International as New Manchester City Signing on Twitter

English sportswear and football equipment supplier Umbro looked to have bizarrely announced Mix Diskerud - USA international - as Manchester City's newest signing.

The post on Twitter from Umbro's official page appears to have revealed that 27-year-old Diskerud has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal with City, where his sponsorship with the sportswear company will continue in their home town...Confused, well you are not alone.

Diskerud is a duel citizen of both Norway and the United States where he has represented New York City and most recently IFK Goteborg on loan.

The midfielder has earned 38 caps for the United States and spoke of his delight for signing for City and Umbro: “This is a great opportunity for me.