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Manchester City sign Joao Cancelo from Juventus, Danilo goes the other way

Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur - 2019 International Champions Cup

Manchester City have announced the signing of Joao Cancelo from Juventus. Manchester City agreed a cash + player deal for the 25-year-old. They paid £34 million and sent Danilo the other way in order to secure the services of Cancelo.

João Cancelo's first interview as a City player is on it's way! 🎤Watch it live here ➡️ https://t.co/Bwo9rrq85q🔵 #mancity pic.twitter.com/v3cz0SHQqo
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 8, 2019

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City's third signing of the summer after Angelino and Rodri, Joao Cancelo said:

"City are a fantastic club, with a brilliant manager and I am delighted to be here."

"Everything about them has impressed me, from the facilities, to their style of play.

"I am always looking to develop my game and win trophies and I believe I can do that here, so now I'm really looking forward to the new season and testing myself in the Premier League."

At 25, Cancelo is about to hit his prime and selling him is quite a baffling decision from Juventus, to say the least.

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