Wilfried Bony completes Manchester City switch from Swansea

Bony is currently on international duty with the Ivory Coast

Swansea striker, Wilfried Bony, has completed his transfer from Swansea to Manchester City for a deal that’s said to be around £28 million. The Ivory Coast Football Federation confirmed the switch today.

The 26-year old will be participating in the African Cup of Nations and is currently on international duty. According to reports, there is still some paperwork left to be submitted to the FA, but the deal has been confirmed.

Flash Info #Bony #Wilfried attaquant de l'équipe de #CIV vient de Signer avec @MCFC City ce Mercredi 14 Janvier 2015

— FIFCI (@FIFCI_tweet) January 14, 2015

However, the Ivory Coast Football Federation confirmed: "Bony has signed with Manchester City this Wednesday, 14 January."

Bony has been in top form for the past two seasons, having become the top Premier League scorer of 2014 with £20 goals. He has scored nine goals this season.

The deal encompasses £25 million cash up front and £3 million plus in performance-related add-ons. Bony joined Swansea from Vitesse Arnhem for £12 million.

Manchester City have confirmed their Ivorian capture via Twitter.

BONY SIGNS: We are delighted to announce the signing of Wilfried Bony: http://t.co/iRQHtMGe3x #mcfc #welcomebony pic.twitter.com/FRvgHcYc0w

— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) January 14, 2015