Manchester City complete Martin Demichelis signing from Atletico Madrid

Martin Demichelis

Argentine defender Martin Demichelis has agreed to join Manchester City from Atletico Madrid, Sky Sports reports.

Demichelis, who has been capped 37 times for his country, has inked a two-year contract with the English club. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini had earlier managed the defender during his stints at Malaga and River Plate.

Demichelis told City’s website: “I am delighted to have joined City because I am still hungry for success and want to improve.

“I have been in Europe for 11 years now, and this was a great chance for me to play in the Premier League with such a big club.

“I have lived in Europe for many years, and I don’t think there’ll be any problems in adjusting to life here.

“Now I want to repay the manager’s faith in me out on the pitch. I can’t wait to get started.”

Demichelis had signed for Atletico Madrid in July this year and has now moved to the Manchester based club for a reported fee of around £3.5million.

The 32-year-old had spent seven years with German champions Bayern Munich, where he was a part of squads that won four Bundesliga titles and four German Cup medals.