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Bristol City FC have agreed a deal to sign England international goalkeeper David James.
The 39-year-old passed a medical at Ashton Gate today and has agreed a one-year deal, with an option of a further year.
The contract is active from August 1st. David will be at the Ashton Gate pre-season friendly with Blackpool tomorrow to be introduced on the pitch at 2.30pm and watch his new team-mates in action.
David, capped 53 times by his country, left Portsmouth on a free transfer during the close season.
Previously he has played at the highest level with Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Manchester City.
The Hertfordshire-born stopper has also won a string of honours, including the FA Cup and League Cup - and holds the record for the most Premier League clean sheets..
The capture of David is a major coup for the club ahead of the 2010/11 season.
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