Manchester City sign winger Ferran Torres from Valencia

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LONDON — Manchester City have announced the signing of Valencia winger Ferran Torres on a five-year deal as Pep Guardiola looks to bolster his attacking options.

The  二0-year-old Spaniard, City's first signing of the su妹妹er transfer window, has penned a five-year contract for a reported initial fee of  二0. 九 million pounds (US$ 二 七 million).

"I am so happy to be joining City,"大众Torres told the Premier League club's website. "Every player wants to be involved in attacking teams and Manchester City are one of the most attacking in world football.

"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."

Guardiola is keen to strengthen his squad following the loss of their Premier League title to Liverpool -- they have also agreed a £ 四 一 million fee for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake.

"We have followed Ferran's progress closely and have been very impressed,"大众said City 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."

Torres can play on either wing and operate through the middle, with pace and an ability to beat players his main attributes.

He made  四 四 appearances for Valencia last season, scoring six goals.

Valencia tweeted: "You arrived at our Academy at  七 years old. We have been by your side through all this time seeing you grow as a footballer and as a person. At this point you have decided to separate our paths. @FerranTorres 二0 , we wish you the best with @ManCity."

Two-time defending champions City finished  一 八 points behind Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, who were crowned champions in June after a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus. — AFP