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Former Everton defender Williams joins Bristol City

Former Everton defender Ashley Williams has joined Bristol City on a short-term deal, the Championship club have announced.

Williams was available on free transfer after having been released by the Toffees following the end of the 2018-19 Premier League season.

Bristol City announced Williams has joined on a deal through January, with an option to extend it that month through the rest of the year.

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Williams spent last season in the Championship, on loan at Stoke City playing in 33 games for the Potters, making 27 starts and scoring one goal.