Manchester City have completed the signing of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.

The Argentina international passed his medical in Manchester on Wednesday and agreed terms on a five-year contract with the Barclays Premier League club.

Otamendi joins City for £32million.

Speaking to City's official website, City boss Manuel Pellegrini said: "Nicolas Otamendi was arguably the best defender in La Liga last season and so naturally I'm delighted to have added a player of his quality.

"He is an established international for one of the best nations in world football and I have no doubt that he has the right mentality to fit into a squad where he will find many familiar faces, including Eliaquim and Fernando who he played alongside in Portugal.

"As a footballer, Nicolas has all of the qualities to be a success in the Premier League – he's strong, he's excellent in the tackle and he's very good technically.

"I am sure he will become another Argentine player our fans will enjoy watching."

Otamendi added: "I am here to give my best, to fight game by game and push City to the highest peaks for as long as possible, and I wish we will be able to win several cups and titles.

"That's the most important. To be here inside a club that looks so wonderful from the outside is a dream."