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Man City defender Toure: Arsenal signing Gervinho just like Eto'o

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure is backing Ivory Coast teammate Gervinho for success at Arsenal.

Lille striker Gervinho is close to moving to the Gunners.

And Toure said: "Gervinho has plenty of qualities.

"He is young, fast and very technical. I call him the new Samuel Eto'o. He deserves to be declared Player of the Year in Ivory Coast."

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