Man City sign Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht and give him iconic shirt number

Pep Guardiola has strengthened Manchester City's defensive options for the forthcoming campaign with the signing of Spanish Under-21 left-back Sergio Gomez from Belgian club Anderlecht

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Anderlecht defender Sergio Gomez in a deal worth £11million plus add-ons. The left-back had signed a four-year deal and will wear the No. 21 shirt, previously worn by club legend David Silva.

Spain Under-21 star Gomez will give City boss Pep Guardiola competition for Joao Cancelo at left-back, following Okeksandr Zinchenko’s move to Arsenal. Gomez, 21, said: “I am incredibly proud and happy to have joined Manchester City.

"City are the best team in England and in Pep Guardiola I have a chance to learn and develop under the most outstanding manager in world football.

“To be able to be part of this club is a dream come true for me and something any young player would aspire to.

"The number of trophies City have won over the past few years has been incredible and the style of football the team plays under Pep is the most exciting in Europe. Playing for and being guided by Pep and his coaches is going to be very special. “I’ve heard so much about the City fans and how passionate they are, so I can’t wait to get started and to try and help the club achieve even more.”

Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “We are delighted to be able to welcome Sergio to Manchester City. He is a very exciting young talent. Sergio’s development in recent seasons has been very impressive - he is an accomplished defender with great potential.”