Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Colombian striker Marlos Moreno.
The Colombian international forward joins from Atletico Nacional, signing a five-year deal with the club.
Moreno will be sent on loan to La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Moreno was one of the breakout stars in last season’s Copa Liberatadores, South America’s Champions League equivalent.
He scored three times in his first three games in the competition which his former side went on to win.
Moreno told ManCity.com: “City are one of the best clubs in the world. It will be nice to experience being part of such a big Club. I want to make the most of it.
“Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world. I think he likes young players very much and he can improve young players tactically and technically. It will be great to work with him and to be part of a great team.”
City Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said: “Marlos is an excellent prospect who has already broken into his national team.
“He’s a versatile player, still learning, but we believe he has a fantastic future in the game and with City.
“He makes and scores goals and is an intelligent footballer, we’re delighted to have signed him.”
The 19-year old can play anywhere across the front positions and has enjoyed comparisons with Colombian legend Faustino Asprillia.
Moreno becomes City’s seventh signing of summer 2016, joining Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan, Nolito, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus and Aaron Mooy at the club.
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