Kolarov completes City switch

Lazio left-back Aleksandar Kolarov has completed his move to big spending Premier League outfit Manchester City (11/8 To Win Premier League Without Chelsea & Man Utd with bet365) for a fee in the region of £19million.

The highly-rated 24-year-old Serbian international defender is set to join up with his new City team-mates when they return from their current US tour as Roberto Mancini’s squad gears up for their Premier League opener against Tottenham (City 9/5, Spurs 13/10, draw 9/4 Full time Result with bet365) at White Hart Lane next month.

Mancini is delighted with the arrival of Kolarov and is hoping his versatility can help City mount a serious title challenge (City 5/1 Premier League – To Win Outright with bet365).

“He [Aleksandar Kolarov] has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield,” he told the club’s official website.

“This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I first saw Kolarov in his Lazio debut back in 2007. I was impressed by the speed and strength of someone so young.

“I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy.

“He was composed on the ball, had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able.”

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