Manchester City have recruited their fourth player of the winter transfer window, confirming the arrival of midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
The 23-year-old has joined from Manchester City from Porto on a four-year contract.
The winter transfer window has been Man City sign a striker in Omar Marmoush, two defenders Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov, and now, midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
The Spaniard becomes a Sky Blue and will hope to help Pep Guardiola's lack of midfield options and bring a positive effect in their upcoming fixtures.
Nico has made a total of 111 appearances in his senior career, for both Barcelona and Porto in four seasons.
He has scored 12 goals and contributed 11 assits; however, his best goal involvement season has actually been this current season; which both City and the player will hope that can carry over to his new club.
Manchester City have a very crucial period of time ahead leading up to the end of the 24/25 season. There quest for a fifth Premier League title has come to an end, after numerous disappointing results. Their aim is to finish in the top four, so they can keep themselves booked themselves in the UEFA Champions League.
While they have been kicked out of the League Cup, they still have the FA Cup to compete for. In the Champions League, they will be meeting Real Madrid in a playoff tie to determine who moves into the round of 16.
While their season has been a huge contrast from the previous ones, Pep Guardiola will be trying to finish the season in the best possible way.
Nico Gonzalez welcomes his new club
"This is the perfect opportunity for me at this stage of my career. I am 23 and want to test myself in England. There's no better club than Manchester City for me to do that."
"Look at the squad they have here. It's unbelievable, full of world-class players. There isn't a footballer in the world who would not want to be part of this set-up."
"I know the reputation Pep has and I cannot wait to work with him. In fact, I am honoured he wants me to play for his team."
"I am truly excited. I just want to meet my teammates, and the staff here and I want to play in front of the City fans."