OFFICIAL: Jeremy Doku completes move to Man City

Manchester City has concluded the signing of Jeremy Baffour Doku, a Belgian winger of Ghanaian heritage, from Rennes in a deal worth £55.4 million.

The 21-year-old forward has committed to a five-year contract with the current holders of the Treble, having previously scored 10 goals in 75 appearances in Ligue 1 over three seasons.

Doku, who boasts 16 caps for the Belgian national team, has chosen to don the number 11 shirt at Manchester City.

In his words, “This is a great day for me, both personally and professionally. City are the best team in world football, so joining them is special,” Doku said.

With this acquisition, Doku becomes the third summer signing under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola. Earlier in the transfer window, the club secured the services of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea for £25 million and defender Josko Gvardiol from former club RB Leipzig for a fee of £77 million.

Despite competition from West Ham, Tottenham, and Chelsea, Manchester City succeeded in acquiring Doku, who notched seven goals in 35 appearances during the previous season.

Doku still had two years remaining on the five-year deal he inked when he transferred from Anderlecht to Rennes in October 2020. This move followed shortly after his international debut for Belgium as a teenager.

Born in Antwerp, Belgium, Doku is of Ghanaian descent. He is the second child of David and Belinda, with one older brother and two younger sisters. His father, David, has a background in athletics, and his brother, Jefferson, was part of Anderlecht’s youth academy.