Manchester City boss Mark Hughes believes the qualities of new signing Roque Santa Cruz will add plenty of depth to his squad.

Hughes finally got the man he worked with during his Blackburn Rovers days and is delighted to have him at Eastlands.

"It was really important that we signed him because it's an area of the squad that we have needed to address for some time," Hughes told the club's official website.

"The qualities Roque brings will be of great benefit.

"His ability in the air and his physical presence are things we have been missing. But he also has technical ability and good pace for a big man.

"He is a very good player and one I know well from our time at Blackburn."