TRANSFER NEWS: Manchester City have signed Nolito from Celta Vigo

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Celta Vigo forward Nolito on a four-year deal.

The Spain international reunites with Pep Guardiola, who coached him at Barca B in 2007-08.

Man city have won the race for his signature having met his release clause thought to be £13.8million.

In an interview he told City's official website. "I'll try to bring as much as I possibly can. I'll do everything that the manager asks of me, try my absolute best and do everything I can to try to repeat the form I've shown throughout my career at various clubs" 

"It's just about trying to play my normal game and let's hope that I can help Manchester City to win games.

"I think that Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world. He knows a lot about the game and he's going to help me progress as a player and I'm sure he'll get the best out of me."

Nolito is City's second signing of the transfer window, following Ilkay Gudogan to the Etihad Stadium.