The Brazillian international signs in from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk on a four-year contract and gives the Blues boss further options in his squad.
Elano scored twice for his country in their 3-0 victory over arch rivals Argentina in a prestige friendly at the Emirates Stadium in September 2006 and has been a regular in the squad since January 2004.
Hailed by national coach Dunga as ‘the symbol of the new Brazil’, Elano joins after a very successful Copa America where he helped his side lift the cup for the eighth time.
Following the third signing of the morning, City Chief Executive, Alistair Mackintosh said: “This morning has proved to be an immensely productive one, the outcome of which is the acquisition of three top quality players for Manchester City Football Club.
“This has been achieved as a result of some tremendous team work and I would like to praise everyone involved for their efforts. I would particularly like to thank Dr Thaksin, without whom today’s signings would not have been possible.”
