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Fernandinho |
The 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder was unveiled at
the Etihad on Wednesday after completing a £34 million move from the
Ukrainian champions
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk.The Brazilian international told the club's official website: “This is a change, a challenge and a chance that I have been waiting a long time for. Playing in the Premier League for City is like a dream.
“My ambition here is to win all the titles, the team here is strong, and so is the greatness of the club and the supporters. Professionally this is a spectacular thing. Playing for a huge club in a huge league makes me so happy. I hope I will be able to repay City for what they have done for me.
“I know I will face challenges but I am prepared for them. Every player at a high level faces pressure and must respond and I am ready for that too. I know a lot about City. Ever since they expressed an interest in me, I have been learning more."
The 28-year-old leaves Ukraine after eight successful seasons with Shakhtar, having won the league on six occasions.
The former Atletico Paranaense man has five senior caps for Brazil, and caught the eye with the winning goal against Chelsea in October's Champions League victory.
He is expected to be joined by Sevilla winger Jesus Navas, who has agreed to move to Manchester in a deal worth around £20 million following the completion of a medical.
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