The price is Wright as Bailey joins Bristol City

English Championship outfit Bristol City have confirmed the signing of Australia centre-back Bailey Wright from Preston North End for an undisclosed fee.

Bailey Wright has joined English Championship club Bristol City Source: Bristol City FC twitter

Wright, who made 205 for Preston over the past eight years, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Bristol and has an option for a further 12 months.

The 24-year-old Socceroos defender passed a medical and trained with his new team-mates ahead of their FA Cup third round clash with Fleetwood Town on Sunday morning (AEDT), where he could make his club debut.

"Bailey has a warrior spirit and represents a good signing for us," Bristol coach Lee Johnson told the club's website.

"He's 24 and has great Championship experience; he's tough, an Australian international - an old-fashioned stopper."

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Last month, Preston coach Simon Grayson indicated he was keen for Wright to sign a new deal with the club and said he "owes the club a lot".

Capped 12 times for Australia, including scoring on his international debut against Saudi Arabia, Wright was part of Preston's elevation to the Championship after winning the League One play-offs in 2014-2015.