Dzeko signs for City in £27m deal

MANCHESTER CITY have completed the £27 million (€32.5m) signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko.

The 24-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half year contract and has been handed the vacant number 10 shirt.

Although the former Wolfsburg star completed his move too late to be considered for tomorrow’s FA Cup tie at Leicester, he is likely to make his debut against Wolves at Eastlands next Saturday.

“I was always attracted most to joining City. I have been linked with the club for a long time, going back to last summer, but Wolfsburg did not want to sell me until today,’’ Dzeko said.

“They have been playing well this season. I have watched them a lot on television.

“Now the speculation is over and I just want to do my best.’’

Dzeko becomes Roberto Mancini’s ninth signing since replacing Mark Hughes just over a year ago and his arrival is likely to trigger the departures of Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz at some point during this month’s transfer window.