MANCHESTER, England -- France defender Eliaquim Mangala became Manchester Citys most expensive signing of the off-season when he joined the English champions
from FC Porto on Monday for a reported fee of 32 million pounds ($54 million).
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priorities of manager Manuel Pellegrini, with the 23-year-old Mangala set to
compete with Argentina international Martin Demichelis to partner Vincent
Kompany at centre back. "He is already a fine player but in my opinion, he has
all of the mental, physical, technical and tactical attributes to become one of
Europes very best defender," said Pellegrini, who already has signed right back
Bacary Sagna and goalkeeper Willy Caballero. "Eliaquim is a player I believe
will make an immediate impact in the Premier League, thanks to his physicality,
his reading of the game and quality on the ball." City didnt disclose the cost
of the transfer, but the reported fee would put Mangala on the list of the clubs
most expensive players, along with forwards Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero and
Robinho. Mangala, who has signed a five-year deal, came close to joining City in
January but didnt complete a move that was then earmarked for the off-season. He
is the sixth recruit since City clinched its second Premier League title in May,
after Sagna, Caballero and midfielders Fernando, Frank Lampard and Bruno
Zuculini. Mangala was in Frances squad at the World Cup but didnt play a game in
the teams run to the quarterfinals. He has made three international appearances
and has experience of playing in the Champions League. "City is a top club in
Europe," Mangala said. "For me, it was an important step to leave Porto and join
Manchester City in order to continue my progress. I want to win titles and I
believe I can do this." Citys defence struggled at times last season, especially
early in the campaign and when Kompany was out injured. But it largely held firm
in the run-in as City won its last five matches to overhaul Liverpool to the
championship, and only Chelseas defence conceded fewer in the top division. It
is another big return for Porto, the Portuguese club which paid Standard Liege
5.5 million pounds for Mangala in 2011.
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