Manchester: Manchester City have made their first big-money signing of the offseason, recruiting Brazil international Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Financial details weren't disclosed Thursday but British media reported that Fernandinho will cost City around 35 million pounds ($54.7 million).
The 28-year-old central midfielder says "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."
Blessed with great technique, movement and stamina, Fernandinho has impressed on the Champions League stage with Shakhtar in recent seasons. His last international appearance came in February last year.
He must fight for a place in City's midfield with Yaya Toure, Gareth Barry and Javi Garcia.
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