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Manchester City confirm £15m deadline-day signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji... with Switzerland centre-back becoming their FIFTH signing of the summer after penning five-year deal

Manchester City have announced their fifth summer signing after completing the £17.5million capture of Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund.

The 27-year-old Switzerland international has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium and will provide cover in Pep Guardiola's back four.

Sportsmail understands a deal for Akanji - who becomes the second player after Erling Haaland to make the move from the Bundesliga giants to the Premier League champions this summer - could reach £20m with additional clauses.

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The Swiss will provide cover in Pep Guardiola's back four after signing a five-year contract

'I am delighted to be here and can't wait to get started,' Akanji said.