Picture Special

Picture special: Nolito

The story of new signing Nolito's career so far, in pictures...

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In good company: After spells with Sanluqueno and Ecija, he joined Barcelona B in 2008, and was promoted to the senior team under Pep Guardiola after three years.

In good company: After spells with Sanluqueno and Ecija, he joined Barcelona B in 2008, and was promoted to the senior team under Pep Guardiola after three years.
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On the move: He made the switch to Benfica in 2011.

On the move: He made the switch to Benfica in 2011.
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On fire: He scored successive goals in his first five matches for the Portuguese outfit, earning comparisons with the legendary star Eusebio!

On fire: He scored successive goals in his first five matches for the Portuguese outfit, earning comparisons with the legendary star Eusebio!
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Record: Over two seasons, he made 63 starts, scoring 16 goals.

Record: Over two seasons, he made 63 starts, scoring 16 goals.
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Loan ranger: He was loaned to Granada for six months during the 2012/13 campaign.

Loan ranger: He was loaned to Granada for six months during the 2012/13 campaign.
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Reign in Spain: In 2013, he joined Celta Vigo in a permanent deal. He would go on to be regarded as one of their best players.

Reign in Spain: In 2013, he joined Celta Vigo in a permanent deal. He would go on to be regarded as one of their best players.
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Strike it rich: The forward netted 39 goals in 103 appearances for the Spaniards - here's one against Barcelona.

Strike it rich: The forward netted 39 goals in 103 appearances for the Spaniards - here's one against Barcelona.
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La Roja: The following year, he made his international debut for Spain's senior side, despite never earning a single cap at youth level.

La Roja: The following year, he made his international debut for Spain's senior side, despite never earning a single cap at youth level.
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GOOOOOOOL: He has found the net at Euro 2016, bagging from close range against Turkey.

GOOOOOOOL: He has found the net at Euro 2016, bagging from close range against Turkey.
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Welcome to Manchester: Good luck, Nolito!

Welcome to Manchester: Good luck, Nolito!