Manchester City have confirmed Aleksandar Kolarov has signed for Roma.

Kolarov's anticipated move to the Stadio Olimpico was confirmed late on Saturday evening, making him the fourth full-back to leave City since the end of the season, following Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta.

The 31-year-old Serbian leaves after seven years, 224 appearances and five major trophies at the Etihad Stadium.

"When I came in 2010, honestly, I didn't expect to play so long," Kolarov told mancity.com.

"Today is the day I have to say goodbye. Everything was quick the last couple of days. For me, it's a very sad day.

"In every part of the club we have improved not 100 per cent but 200 per cent. Now we are a far better club than what we were when I came. I am proud that I was part of making City the club that it is.

"For me it was a great pleasure to play for this shirt."