BIRMINGHAM have filled three places in their new Championship team after signing Italian Champion Paco Castagna (pictured).
The former Ipswich rider joins Ulrich Ostergaard and Ashley Morris on the Brummies' books ahead of their return to the second tier next season. Castagna said: "I had other offers in England for next year but I think I've found the perfect environment for me at Birmingham."¨ "I can tell from speaking to them that I'm going to a club where the people around you will be helpful and will encourage you and that is so important for me."¨ "Nico (Covatti) has told me about the supporters and as long as they can see you're trying your best, then they will be understanding with you."¨ "But he also told me he feels the Birmingham track will be the best option for me to improve, and I have to listen to him."