Toure completes City switch

Manchester City have confirmed that Kolo Toure is moving to Eastlands on a four-year contract.

The 28-year-old defender arrives from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee following seven years with the north London club.

Toure passed a medical on Wednesday and then finalised the necessary paperwork.

"It is always difficult to leave a place where you have spent the last eight years and had good times but I felt the time was right for a new challenge and I am still at an age, 28, where I feel I am at my peak and will play my best football," Toure told City's website.

"For me it was time to move but only for the right club and I feel that Manchester City is that club. The ambition here is clear to see and is big. Everyone knows this club is moving and that is really, really important.

"I still want to achieve things and I feel as though I can bring something to City and that is what I will be striving to do. It is not just about quality on the pitch it is about blending as a team and with my experience I think I can help City do just that."

Manager Mark Hughes added on the club's website: "I am delighted to welcome Kolo to Manchester City.

"It is no secret that we have been looking to strengthen our defence, and in Kolo I feel we have recruited a world-class player. He brings a wealth of Premier League experience."