Manchester City have signed winger Jeremy Doku on a five-year contract from Rennes.
Doku is City’s third major signing of the summer transfer window.
Manchester City have finalized the signing of Belgian winger Jeremy Doku from Rennes for £55.5 million, the Premier League champions have confirmed.
The 21-year-old has joined the triple champions on a five-year contract, becoming their third major acquisition of the summer transfer season.
Manchester City have signed winger Jeremy Doku on a five-year contract from Rennes.
City accepted an offer for the player earlier this week, and the paperwork have been finalised during the last few days.
“This is a fantastic day for me, both personally and professionally,” Doku remarked. Manchester City are the best team in the world, so joining them is a dream come true for me and my family.
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“I am a young player with a lot to learn and improve on.” Working with (manager) Pep (Guardiola) and his team, as well as playing alongside these world-class players, will help me improve as a player significantly. That is something I am certain of.
“Watching City last season was incredible. The treble is the most difficult feat in football, and they accomplished it. You have no idea how thrilling it is to be a part of this team. I’m excited to get started. Hopefully, I’ll be able to please the supporters.”
Doku progressed through the Anderlecht junior system before joining Rennes in 2020.
He earned his international debut in 2018 and played in both Euro 2020 and last year’s World Cup.
“I am quick, strong, and I like to dribble,” he explained. Those are the skills on which I prefer to rely.
“I think the way I dribble and my speed are things I can bring to the group.”
“Of course, the group is already a top group with a lot of top players, but I think I can add that to the group.” Doku joins Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic, who arrived earlier this summer.
The club has also been connected with deals for Wolves and Crystal Palace midfielders Matheus Nunes and Eberechi Eze, but has not commented on the rumours.
Guardiola’s midfield resources have been depleted following the departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez this summer and with Doku’s international team-mate, Kevin De Bruyne, likely to be out injured for several months.
City director of football Txiki Begiristain said: “Jeremy is a very exciting young player and I’m so pleased he’s joining us.
“In terms of raw attributes, he has everything a winger needs. He has outstanding pace and he is exceptional in one-on-one situations.
“I honestly believe working with Pep and the technical staff here at City will see him develop into a world-class attacking talent.”
