Altrincham have signed former Manchester City midfielder Kian Breckin on an 18-month deal. The 22-year-old never made a senior appearance for the Premier League side.

What happened?

Breckin did feature for the under-21s in the EFL Trophy. He also had loan spells with Wycombe and Crewe during his time at City.

Why it matters for Altrincham

Breckin, the son of former Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest defender Ian Breckin, could make his Alty debut against Morecambe on Tuesday.

What comes next?

The signing of Breckin is a significant boost to Altrincham's squad ahead of the match against Morecambe. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Player Age | 22 | | Deal Length | 18 months | | Potential Debut | Tuesday vs Morecambe