Elano Blumer has revealed how the ambition of Sven Goran Eriksson convinced him about joining Manchester City.

The Shakhtar Donetsk midfield ace is joining City in a £10 million move and is expected to sign a four-year contract possibly as early as today.

Brazil international Elano said: "Before accepting the proposal, I asked if they were signing more players and if the idea was to mount a challenge to fight with the big clubs of England. When they answered 'yes', I have accepted it.

"Eriksson is a great person, a personality… I am keen to work with him and to play in the Premier League."

Elano also revealed: "The directors told me that they're going to sign more Brazilians. But, I cannot reveal the names."