France defender Gaël Clichy has finally completed his protracted move from Arsenal to Premier League rivals Manchester City.
The 25-year-old underwent a medical at a private hospital in the North West on Monday before signing a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £7 million.
Arsenal was forced to sell the left-back because he had only one year left on his contract and could have moved on a free transfer at the end of the season.
"I am really happy to be joining such a great club," Clichy told City's official website.
"I hope I can add to the quality we already have here because we have a fantastic squad who I believe will continue to get better.
"I can't wait to get started and I think anything is possible with this team."
The transfer reunites Clichy with former Arsenal team-mates Patrick Vieira and Kolo Touré.
He added: "When I first came to England, it was Kolo Touré and Patrick Vieira who took me under their wing and really looked after me.
"Kolo would pick me up and drop me at home and his wife used to cook meals for me. Patrick was always there to offer me advice so it's wonderful to be back and at the same club they are at."
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The 25-year-old underwent a medical at a private hospital in the North West on Monday before signing a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £7 million.
Arsenal was forced to sell the left-back because he had only one year left on his contract and could have moved on a free transfer at the end of the season.
"I am really happy to be joining such a great club," Clichy told City's official website.
"I hope I can add to the quality we already have here because we have a fantastic squad who I believe will continue to get better.
"I can't wait to get started and I think anything is possible with this team."
The transfer reunites Clichy with former Arsenal team-mates Patrick Vieira and Kolo Touré.
He added: "When I first came to England, it was Kolo Touré and Patrick Vieira who took me under their wing and really looked after me.
"Kolo would pick me up and drop me at home and his wife used to cook meals for me. Patrick was always there to offer me advice so it's wonderful to be back and at the same club they are at."
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