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Soccer-Manchester City sign Ivorian striker Bony from Swansea

MANCHESTER: Manchester City have signed Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony from Premier League rivals Swansea City, the English champions said in a statement.

The 26-year-old striker has agreed terms on a 4-1/2 year deal which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the end of the 2018/19 season, the club added.

No fee was disclosed but British media reported the deal is worth about 30 million pounds (US$45.53 million) for a forward who has been in prolific form since joining the Welsh side in 2013.--REUTERS

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