(Football news) On Thursday, defending Premier League champion Manchester City revealed the acquisition of Belgian forward Jeremy Doku from Ligue 1 team Rennes.

The 21-year-old Jeremy Doku will commit to the Manchester club for five years. The 21-year-old Belgian signs a five-year contract and moves from Ligue 1 team Rennes to the Ettihad for an estimated 55 million pounds.

Doku joins Croatian duo Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol as City’s third acquisition of the transfer window. Doku has played as a winger on both flanks while playing in the Belgian and French leagues. He has 14 senior caps to his record.

“This is a great day for me, both personally and professionally,” Doku said in a statement on the club website.

“Manchester City are the best team in world football, so to be joining them is something very special for me and my family.”

“I am a young player with so much learning and improving to do. Working with Pep and his staff, and playing alongside these work-class players, will make me a much better player. I feel sure of that.”

“Watching City last season was amazing. To win the Treble is the hardest thing in football and they did it. You cannot imagine how exciting it is to be joining this team.”

“I cannot wait to get started. Hopefully I can make the fans happy.”

Txiki Begiristain, director of football, welcomed the young Belgian when he arrived.

“Jeremy is a very exciting young player and I’m so pleased he’s joining us. In terms of raw attributes, he has everything a winger needs. He has outstanding pace and he is exceptional in one-on-one situations.”

“I honestly believe working with Pep and the technical staff here at City will see him develop into a world-class attacking talent.”

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