Argentina defender Otamendi signs for Man City
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MANCHESTER City have moved to bolster their defence by signing Argentina centre back Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year contract.
Otamendi, 27, a fierce tackler who is also strong in the air, will link up at City with fellow internationals Sergio Aguero, Martin Demichelis and Pablo Zabaleta, as well as former Porto team mates Fernando and Eliaquim Mangala.
His arrival lifts the number of Argentines at the Abu Dhabi-owned English Premier League club, who are coached by Chilean Manuel Pellegrini, to six including Willy Caballero and Bruno Zuculini.
Neither club disclosed financial terms, though Spanish media reported the fee was around 45 million euros (US$50.14 million).
“Nicolas Otamendi was arguably the best defender in La Liga last season and so naturally I’m delighted to have added a player of his quality,” Pellegrini said.
“As a footballer, Nicolas has all of the qualities to be a success in the Premier League — he’s strong, he’s excellent in the tackle and he’s very good technically, he added.
“I am sure he will become another Argentine player our fans will enjoy watching.”
Otamendi joined Porto from Velez Sarsfield in 2010 and won the domestic league three times in his four years in Portugal, as well as the Europa League and the Portuguese Cup.
He has made 25 appearances for Argentina, played at the 2010 World Cup but missed out on the finals in Brazil last year.
“I am here to give my best, to fight game by game and push City to the highest peaks for as long as possible, and I wish we will be able to win several cups and titles,” Otamendi said.
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