Guardiola completes second signing of the transfer window at Man City
– Man City have signed Australian midfielder Aaron Mooy
– Mooy played for affiliate City side Melbourne City in Australia
– The midfielder is City’s second signing after Ilkay Gundogan
Manchester City have completed the signing of Australia international midfielder Aaron Mooy from sister club Melbourne City.
The 25-year-old who scored 11 goals and chipped in with an A-League record 21 assists in his first season with Melbourne has agreed a three-year deal at the Etihad.
Aaron Mooy (right) has joined Manchester City
The Socceroos international has twice being named the club’s Player of the Year since joining in 2014.
“Aaron is an extremely talented player who possesses the attributes we hope to foster and encourage within the City Football Group,” Brian Marwood, City’s managing director of football services, told Melbourne’s official website.
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“Aaron’s move to Manchester allows us to further expose him to a high standard of opportunities to ensure his professional growth.”
Melbourne head coach John van ‘t Schip said: “Aaron was a fantastic contributor. He is deserving of his new opportunity and we wish him all the best for the future.”
Mooy has won 16 international caps for Australia to date, having marked his debut with a goal in a 9-0 win over Guam in December 2012.
Fellow midfielders Luke Brattan and Anthony Caceres will head in the opposite direction on loan for the forthcoming season.
Mooy is the second Manchester City signing this summer after the capture of Ilkay Gundogan from Dortmund last month.
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