Mechelen sports director Tom Caluwe is happy for Issa Kabore to be on his way to Manchester City.

City have signed teenage defender Kabore from Belgian First Division club Mechelen.

Kabore, a 19-year-old Burkina Faso international, will spend next season back at Mechelen on loan, having penned a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

"This is a win-win situation for all parties," said Caluwe.

"The player himself dreams of the Premier League and can calmly prepare for that step with us.

"City has a clear path in mind and indicated that our club is important for the further development of Kabore. And this way we can still keep Issa in Mechelen."