Rayan Ait-Nouri has been confirmed as a Manchester City signing after the left back arrived from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 17-times-capped Algerian left back, 24, has signed a five-year deal that will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2030.
City’s first signing of the summer will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
He arrives from Wolves after five years with them – finishing with 157 appearances in all – starting 37 of 38 Premier League matches last term with four goals and seven assists.
And prior to that he began his professional career at French club Angers, making his Ligue 1 debut in 2018 against Paris Saint-Germain at just 19-years-old.
He’s an established international who had been repeatedly linked with City in previous seasons before his eventual arrival at the Etihad.
Ait-Nouri said: “I am incredibly happy and honoured to have joined Manchester City.
City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the chance to play for the club is a dream come true.
“I am also so excited about working with and learning from Pep and his coaching team and getting to train and play alongside such a world class group of players. Joining City is also a very proud moment for my family too.
“Now I can’t wait to get started and to play in front of our supporters.”
Director of Football Hugo Viana added: “Rayan is a player that as a Club we have been following closely for quite some time and we are delighted he has joined us.
“He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also demonstrated his quality at international level with Algeria.
“We feel sure that he will be an excellent addition to our squad and that working alongside Pep and his coaching staff will help develop his game even further.
“And at just 24 he is someone we feel sure will help us in our objective to bring more success to the club.”
In other news third choice goalkeeper Scott Carson has departed after six seasons at the club.
Reports suggest that the popular veteran custodian might be replaced by 33-year old Marcus Bettinelli of Chelsea.
And Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki may yet arrive in time to participate in the Club World Cup after reports heavily linked the French international with a move to City.