Manchester City have completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko for a fee of around £27 million. The 24-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half year contract and has been handed the vacant number 10 shirt.
Although the former Wolfsburg star completed his move too late to be considered for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Leicester, he is likely to make his debut against Wolves at Eastlands next Saturday.
"I was always attracted most to joining City. I have been linked with the club for a long time, going back to last summer, but Wolfsburg did not want to sell me until today," he told www.mcfc.co.uk.
"There was too much speculation in the papers but my head is always clear.
"It is important that is the case because if you think too much about what might be it is a distraction and it can affect your game."
Dzeko becomes Roberto Mancini's ninth signing since replacing Mark Hughes just over a year ago and his arrival is likely to trigger the departures of Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz at some point during this month's transfer window.
Dzeko came to the Premier League's attention last season when he scored in both Champions League games against Manchester United.
At one point, Sir Alex Ferguson was said to be interested in the player, who ended last season as top scorer in the Bundesliga.
But City were more persistent in their pursuit of the player, who will bring an extra dimension to the Blues' attack.
And once he became aware of what was happening at Eastlands, Dzeko was committed to making the move.
"I have watched them a lot on television," he said.
"They have been playing well this season and now the speculation is over, I just want to do my best.
"I am pleased to be at such a good club with such big ambition. They were my first choice and only choice,"said the newly arrived player.
