PHOTO GALLERY: Man City officially announced rookie Kovacic – A worthy heir for Gundogan

MANCHESTER CITY have announced the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.

Kovacic has officially become City’s first summer signing since their stunning Treble triumph.

Manchester City have announced the arrival of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

Manchester City announced Kovacic’s arrival on social media

Kovacic posed in a Manchester City kit during his official unveiling

The midfielder joins the Citizens shortly after Ilkay Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona.

City issued a video on social media showing their new player wearing next season’s kit.

The ex-Real Madrid ace went on to strike a few poses with a big smile on his face.

The Croatian international travels to the Etihad after agreeing to a £30 million deal with the Blues, claims transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

According to Romano, City offered the 29-year-old a deal for £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons.

The Croat signed a four-year agreement with Pep Guardiola’s team.

Kovacic said: “This is a brilliant move for me.

“Anyone who has watched this team under Pep knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world.

“To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer”.

After initially joining Chelsea on loan from Real in 2018, Kovacic later committed to a long-term contract.

In 221 appearances at Stamford Bridge, the former Inter Milan player went on to record a total of six goals and 15 assists.

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