Transfer news: Manchester City confirm Ferran Torres signing from Valencia for reported £20.87m

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

“I am so happy to be joining City. Every player wants to be involved in attacking teams and Manchester City are one of the most attacking in world football,” he said.

“Pep encourages a really open, aggressive style, which I love, and he is a manager with a proven track record of improving players. To have him overseeing my development is a dream.

“City have won plenty of trophies in the last 10 years and I hope I can play a role in continuing that success.”

Guardiola is keen to strengthen his squad in the summer following the loss of their Premier League title to Liverpool – they have also agreed a £41m fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake – and has been tracking Torres for some time.

“We have followed Ferran’s progress closely and have been very impressed,” said director of football Txiki Begiristain.

“He is young and still developing, but his technical qualities are exactly what we are looking for in a winger. He is quick, direct, can create space with one movement and is capable of producing match-winning moments.

“I feel this is the perfect place for him to develop and take his game to the next level.”

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