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Manchester City have signed Brazil international right-back Maicon from Inter Milan for an undisclosed fee.

City boss Roberto Mancini managed the 31-year-old for two seasons between 2006 and 2008 when in charge of Inter.

The Brazilian began his career at Cruziero and had a spell at Monaco, before moving to Inter and making 235 appearances for the Serie A side.

Maicon will join up with his City team-mates after the forthcoming international break.

A right-back renowned for his attacking instincts, he scored 20 goals for Inter and has nearly 70 caps for Brazil.

The new arrival at the Etihad will join winger , external and goalkeeper Richard Wright, while deals for Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia and Fiorentina defender Matija Nastasic are expected before the end of the day.