Distin is poised to join Portsmouth
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Sylvain Distin has left Manchester City to seek "a fresh challenge".
The 29-year-old defender was offered a new contract at the City of Manchester Stadium but has opted to end his five-year spell with the club.
"It has been an incredibly tough decision but I just feel I want a fresh challenge," said the Frenchman, who is now expected to sign for Portsmouth.
"I had five very enjoyable years at City and I wish them all the best but I want to play somewhere different."
Distin missed just one Premiership match last season and finished third in City's player of the year poll.
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It is thought City's contract offer would have made Distin the highest-paid player in the club's history.
The former Newcastle defender came close to joining Middlesbrough last summer but could not agree personal terms.
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