Manchester City signed talented Belgian winger Jeremy Doku from French side Rennes in a record transfer for the Ligue 1 club.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Skyblues spent €60m to land Doku but the payment will be made on a long-term basis.
“Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Jeremy Doku from Stade Rennais on a five-year deal”, the club statement reads.
“The 21-year-old Belgian winger becomes our third signing of the summer transfer window, following in the footsteps of Croatian duo Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol who joined the club earlier this summer”.
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“This is a great day for me, both personally and professionally,” Doku said after signing the contract.
“Manchester City are the best team in world football, so to be joining them is something very special for me and my family.
“I am a young player with so much learning and improving to do. Working with Pep and his staff, and playing alongside these work-class players, will make me a much better player. I feel sure of that.
“Watching City last season was amazing. To win the Treble is the hardest thing in football and they did it. You cannot imagine how exciting it is to be joining this team.
“I cannot wait to get started. Hopefully I can make the fans happy.”