Jesus Navas has revealed he made the decision to join Manchester City four months ago.
The Premier League side have signed the Sevilla winger for €21.5m with a further €5.5m in variables, and Navas spoke of his excitement at the move on arrival at Spain’s training camp in Madrid before the Confederations Cup.
“I’m excited to be joining Manchester City and it’s a good opportunity for me. I think it will be a good move for both parties,” he told reporters.
“I took the decision four months ago. The Premier League is a competition where the football is very fast and City are putting together a great team.”
Navas also had words for Sevilla, where he has spent his entire playing career.
“I’m leaving Sevilla, which is a beautiful place, and going to a great club in England. I still don’t speak English but I’m now going to study it.
“I’ve not spoken to [expected to take over] Manuel Pellegrini, but he is a Coach that I know of,” he added
