Manchester City have announced new signing Marlos Moreno has joined Deportivo La Coruna on-loan this season.

The Colombian international forward joins from Atletico Nacional, signing a five-year deal with the club.

He will now go on loan to La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna until the end of the 2016/17 season.

Moreno told ManCity.com: “City are one of the best clubs in the world. It will be nice to experience being part of such a big Club. I want to make the most of it.

“Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world. I think he likes young players very much and he can improve young players tactically and technically. It will be great to work with him and to be part of a great team."

City Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said: "Marlos is an excellent prospect who has already broken into his national team.

"He's a versatile player, still learning, but we believe he has a fantastic future in the game and with City.

"He makes and scores goals and is an intelligent footballer, we're delighted to have signed him."