Official: City Signs Doku From Rennes

Manchester City has finally announced the signing of Jeremy Doku from Stade Rennes on a five-year deal.

The Belgian international who’s coming in as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez becomes City’s third summer signing, following the arrival of Matteo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol.

Speaking to the club’s media during his unveiling session, Doku said: “This is a great day for me, both personally and professionally.

“Manchester City are the best team in world football, so to be joining them is something very special for me and my family.

“I am a young player with so much learning and improving to do. Working with Pep and his staff, and playing alongside these work-class players, will make me a much better player. I feel sure of that.

“Watching City last season was amazing. To win the Treble is the hardest thing in football and they did it. You cannot imagine how exciting it is to be joining this team.

“I cannot wait to get started. Hopefully, I can make the fans happy.”

City’s Director of Football Txiki Begiristain, added: “Jeremy is a very exciting young player and I’m so pleased he’s joining us.

“In terms of raw attributes, he has everything a winger needs. He has an outstanding pace and he is exceptional in one-on-one situations.

“I honestly believe working with Pep and the technical staff here at City will see him develop into a world-class attacking talent.”

After joining Rennes from Anderlecht in 2020, Doku went on to make 92 appearances across all competitions for the club, registering 12 goals and 10 assists.

The 21-year-old will don the number 11 jersey at Manchester City.