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Manchester City sign defender Pablo Mari from Gimnastic Tarragona and send Manu Garcia on loan to Alaves

Manchester City have signed defender Pablo Mari from Gimnastic Tarragona, the Spanish club have announced.

It is understood Mari is set to go straight out on loan to Gimnastic's fellow Spanish second-tier side Girona.

The 22-year-old had been with Gimnastic since 2013, making 90 appearances.

Pep Guardiola has signed Gimnastic Tarragona's Pablo Mari (left) for Manchester City

A statement on the club's website said: 'We thank Pablo Mari for his commitment, discipline and hard work that he has contributed during these three years in the ranks of the first team.