Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson intends to bring down the average age of his first team squad.

Eriksson has invested £8.8million to bring striker Ronaldo Bianchi from Reggina and also recruited Switzerland Under-21 captain Gelson Fernandes from Sion for an undisclosed fee.

Bianchi, 24, looked on from the stand as the former England manager marked his first game in charge by seeing his team defeat League One side Doncaster 3-1 in a friendly.

Eriksson said: "We have signed two young players and I hope the supporters are happy.

"That is the way we need to go for young players are the future of the club.

"Everyone knows there is a fantastic academy here at City and we must build on that.

"Fernandes is the best young talent in Switzerland and I am very happy he is here. I plan to play him a holding role."

Eriksson has also recruited Hans Backe as his assistant manager and he was in the dug-out today.

"Hans has a lot of experience and I am sure he will bring a lot to the club," Eriksson added.