Daily Mirror

£26m deal now Dan & dusted

- FROM DAVID McDONNELL in San Jose

HAVING A BALL Danilo signed a five-year City deal DANILO completed his £26.5million move to Manchester City – and immediatel­y set his sights on winning the Champions League again.

The Brazilian defender won the Champions League last season with Real Madrid and has targeted a repeat with Pep Guardiola’s side.

Danilo, who has signed a five-year deal, said the chance to work with Guardiola was a big factor in his decision to join City, who beat off interest from Chelsea and Juventus.

“There was interest from other clubs but it has always been my ambition to play for Pep Guardiola,” he said.

“I love his playing style and he convinced me in the talks we had.

“I hope to meet the expectatio­ns. I would love to win the Champions League with Manchester City.”

City director of football Txiki Begiristai­n said of the 26-year-old: “Danilo is a fine player who offers great versatilit­y. He can operate in several different roles.”

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