Spanish international forward Nolito has
signed for Manchester City from Celta Vigo,
the Premier League club confirmed on
The 29-year-old has agreed a four-year
contract and becomes new manager Pep
Guardiola’s second signing after Germany
midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
It will be the second time both have worked
together after Barcelona in 2011, before
Nolito joined Benfica.
“Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers
in the world,” Nolito told City’s official
website. “He knows a lot about the game
and he’s going to help me progress as a
player and I’m sure he’ll get the best out of
me.
“I’ll try to bring as much as I possibly can.
I’ll do everything that the manager asks of
me, try my absolute best and do everything
I can to try to repeat the form I’ve shown
throughout my career at various clubs.
“It’s just about trying to play my normal
game and let’s hope that I can help
Manchester City to win games.”
Nolito, whose real name is Manuel Agudo
Duran and who has been given the number
nine shirt, started each of Spain’s four
fixtures before their elimination from Euro
2016.
During his three seasons at Celta he scored
39 goals in 103 appearances.
He will face stiff competition in City with
Sergio Aguero expected to remain their
first-choice striker, meaning Nolito’s rivals
include, among others, David Silva, Kevin
De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Jesus Navas
and Samir Nasri.
All Credits: theguardian
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