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As reported last week, Birmingham City made a bid for Ecuador international striker Christian Benitez. It can now be confirmed that the club have signed the highly rated striker from Mexican side Santos Laguna.

An undisclosed fee has been agreed and Benitez will undergo a medical next week.

Benitez, the son of Ermen Benitez (one of Ecuador`s all time leading scorer) attracted a lot of attention after his performances in the 2006 World Cup and and his 31 goals in 58 games in Mexico`s Primera Division.

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