Manchester City sign winger from Valencia

In this file photo taken on November 5, 2019 Valencia's Spanish midfielder Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring the fourth and last goal during their Uefa Champions League group H match against Lille LOSC at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia. - Manchester City announced the signing of Valencia winger Ferran Torres on a five-year deal on Tuesday, August 4. PHOTO |JOSE JORDAN | AFP 


 

What you need to know:

  • Guardiola is keen to strengthen his squad following the loss of their Premier League title to Liverpool -- they have also agreed a £41 million fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake.
  • "We have followed Ferran's progress closely and have been very impressed," said director of football Txiki Begiristain.

LONDON

Manchester City announced the signing of Valencia winger Ferran Torres on a five-year deal on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract, for a reported initial fee of £20.9 million ($27 million).

"I am so happy to be joining City," Torres said in a statement released by the Premier League club. "Every player wants to be involved in attacking teams and Manchester City are one of the most attacking in world football."

Guardiola is keen to strengthen his squad following the loss of their Premier League title to Liverpool -- they have also agreed a £41 million fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake.

"We have followed Ferran's progress closely and have been very impressed," said director of football Txiki Begiristain.