Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell for a fee of £12 million.
The 21 year old English midfielder joins the Premier League champions on a five year deal and the fee could rise to £17 million.
Rodwell completed a medical on Sunday before signing a deal to become Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini's first summer signing. Rodwell told www.mcfc.co.uk. : "Man City are a massive club, the league champions, so its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Its a dream come true,".
Rodwell now joins up with England for their friendly on Wednesday against Italy but will be available for Manchester City's opening game of the Premier League season against newly promoted Southampton.
Rodwell rose through the ranks at Everton after joining the club at the age of seven. He also represented England at four different junior levels and made his senior debut in a friendly win against Spain in November 2011. Three days later he started his first full international, playing against Sweden.
He also said that he would like to thank everyone at Everton. He continued to say that David Moyes was brilliant and helped to make him the player he is today.
Jack Rodwell is City's only high profile arrival this summer, though the Premier League champions have also been linked with Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie and Liverpool defender Daniel Agger.
Rodwell will add depth to City's midfield, with Gareth Barry being out with hip injury and Nigel de Jong stalling over a new deal at the Etihad stadium.
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