Man City sign Swansea's Ivory Coast striker Bony

London (AFP) - Manchester City on Wednesday confirmed the signing of striker Wilfried Bony on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Swansea.

"City have completed the signing of Wilfried Bony from Swansea City," the English champions announced on their website.

"The 26-year-old striker has agreed terms on a four and a half year deal which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the end of the 2018/19 season."

The Ivory Coast striker was quoted as saying: "As a player it's always good to be part of one of the biggest clubs in the world and it's a good opportunity for me to be in that situation now – I'm really proud."