Jo completes move to Manchester City

Written by Nicholas Savage , 02.07 22h26

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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Jo for an undisclosed club record fee.

The 21-year-old CSKA Moscow star is the first signing by City boss Mark Hughes since his arrival at Eastlands.

Jo, who helped CSKA win four trophies during a three-year spell in Russia, has agreed a four-year deal.

Meanwhile, Hughes has confirmed that negotiations to bring Ronaldinho to Eastlands are ongoing and the deal is not dead as has been reported.

"He is a world star and if these things are going to happen they are likely to take a bit of time and we are patient," said the former Blackburn boss.

"It is a process that is on-going. It has not slowed in any way shape or form and there is no immediate deadline."

For the time being Hughes must be content with the capture of Jo, a player who is delighted to have joined City.

"I decided to come to Manchester City because it is one of the clubs who showed more interest in me, although I had other offers as well," said Jo.

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