Manchester City have completed the transfer of midfielder Samir Nasri from Arsenal for a reported £25m.
The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Eastlands and becomes City's fourth major summer signing.
The France international was in the final year of his contract at Emirates Stadium and travelled to Manchester after being left out of Arsene Wenger's Champions League squad to face Udinese.
Nasri could make his City debut against Tottenham on Sunday.
"Nasri is a fluid player who can play across midfield and Roberto Mancini will see it as another quality addition which underlines the fact City will be making a real challenge for the title."
City boss Roberto Mancini told the club's official website: "Samir is a fantastic player with a great technique and mentality.
"I have followed him since he was at Marseille and I wanted to bring him to Inter Milan five years ago.
"He has improved over his four years in the Premier League with Arsenal and he is a top player.
"He can score goals and make assists and he is a similar player to David Silva - but they can both play in the same team."
Nasri scored 15 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last season and has been given the number 19 shirt at City.
He joins former Arsenal team-mate Gael Clichy, Argentina forward Sergio Aguero and Serbian defender Stefan Savic as Mancini's major summer signings.
City have scored seven goals in winning their two Premier League games so far.
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