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Galatasaray have completed the signing of midfielder Fernando from Manchester City.
The Turkish side confirmed the move had been finalised on Friday, a deal that will cost them a transfer fee of €5.25million, which could rise by a further €900,000 in bonuses.
Gala also revealed Fernando has signed a three-year deal and will earn an annual salary of €3.3m.
The 30-year-old spent three seasons with City, who he joined from Porto in 2014, but only started five Premier League matches in 2016-17, Pep Guardiola's first campaign in charge.
City had left Fernando, who leaves with the 2016 League Cup as his only major honour, out of their pre-season tour of the United States prior to Gala confirming talks over a move on Thursday.
The Brazilian was grateful for his three years in England, telling the club's website: "It has been a pleasure to play for Manchester City.
"The Club has looked after me incredibly well throughout my time here and I have enjoyed the challenge of playing for a top team in probably the world's toughest league.
"The League Cup success of 2016 was a highlight for me and something I will never forget."
Director of football Txiki Begiristain thanked him for his service, saying: "Fernando has been an excellent servant for City.
"He is a dedicated professional and a player who has made a significant contribution throughout his time here.
"I am sure he will continue to prove his quality for years to come." - Goal
The Turkish side confirmed the move had been finalised on Friday, a deal that will cost them a transfer fee of €5.25million, which could rise by a further €900,000 in bonuses.
Gala also revealed Fernando has signed a three-year deal and will earn an annual salary of €3.3m.
The 30-year-old spent three seasons with City, who he joined from Porto in 2014, but only started five Premier League matches in 2016-17, Pep Guardiola's first campaign in charge.
City had left Fernando, who leaves with the 2016 League Cup as his only major honour, out of their pre-season tour of the United States prior to Gala confirming talks over a move on Thursday.
The Brazilian was grateful for his three years in England, telling the club's website: "It has been a pleasure to play for Manchester City.
"The Club has looked after me incredibly well throughout my time here and I have enjoyed the challenge of playing for a top team in probably the world's toughest league.
"The League Cup success of 2016 was a highlight for me and something I will never forget."
Director of football Txiki Begiristain thanked him for his service, saying: "Fernando has been an excellent servant for City.
"He is a dedicated professional and a player who has made a significant contribution throughout his time here.
"I am sure he will continue to prove his quality for years to come." - Goal
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