Manchester City have confirmed the departure of full-back Gael Clichy ahead of the summer transfer window.
“It’s been a special six years for me at City," Clichy told the club's official website. "To win four major trophies and help establish the Club as one of the top teams in English football has been an incredible journey that I’m proud to have been a part of.
“It’s amazing to see where the Club is today and I am sure there is plenty more success to come.”City director of football Txiki Begiristain has paid tribute to the Frenchman, saying: “Gael has been an important player for this football club and I want to wish him well for the future.