Manchester City officially confirmed the acquisition of midfielder Monaco Bernardo Silva.

Portuguese playmaker Bernard Silva moved from Monaco to Manchester City, signing with the Townspeople a five-year contract.

Officially, the cost of the transfer was not disclosed, but, according to the BBC, Monaco will receive a 22-year-old Portuguese 43 million pounds.

"I moved to one of the best clubs in the world. I'm very happy to join Manchester City and I want to help the team achieve their goals, "Silva said..

"Pep Guardiola - one of the best trainers in the world, if not the best. Of course, it is impossible to refuse the opportunity to work under his leadership ".

In the last season Silva spent for Monaco, with whom he became champion of France, 54 games in all tournaments, in which he scored 10 goals and gave 10 assists.