City’s midfield maestro turns 30 today and to celebrate, enjoy 30 snaps of the Spaniard from his time at the Club...
‘The Magician’ joined City from Valencia in July 2010
He made his debut in the goalless draw at Tottenham
His first goal for the Blues arrived in the Europa League clash against Red Bull Salzburg
Lighting up Blackpool with a wonderful solo effort
Celebrating another strike - this one came against Sunderland
Peek-a-boo! Playful during training
Holding the FA Cup aloft at Wembley
An iconic image of El Mago from the 3-2 win at Queens Park Rangers
Making magic across town in a 6-1 demolition
Celebrating the Premier League title win of 2011/12
Voted the Players’ Player of the Year for 2012
Enjoying the Community Shield triumph the following August
A brace against Fulham in January 2013
Kicking off the 2013/14 campaign with the opening goal
A beauty at Upton Park
A memorable effort in a 6-3 victory over Arsenal
Lifting the League Cup
A glorious - and crucial - strike at Hull
A sneaky smile at the Premier League trophy parade
All smiles at training
Completing an excellent team move to get City up and running in the 2014/15 campaign
At the double against Crystal Palace
And again against Newcastle
On the training ground
Astounding fans once again in the Advent Calendar
Enjoying Vietnam
Another opening day goal - this time at West Brom
Ready to board
A belter against Borussia
The Magician and his glamorous assistant
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