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Manchester City have signed Bulgarian winger Martin Petrov for £4.7m from Atletico Madrid.
The 28-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and passed a medical, although the move is subject to a work permit.
Petrov was strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, but City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has made the Bulgarian his fourth new signing.
"Having Sven as manager proved to be a major factor in the player's decision," said City chief Alistair Mackintosh.
"Unsurprisingly given the calibre of the player, there were a significant number of clubs competing for Martin's signature, and I am absolutely delighted that he has come to Manchester City."
Petrov, a left winger, began his career at CSKA Sofia and enjoyed spells at Swiss club Servette and Wolfsburg in Germany before signing for Atletico in 2005.
However, the Spanish club have opted to cash in on Petrov after agreeing a £13.4m deal with Benfica for winger Simao Sabrosa.
Petrov has made more than 60 appearances for Bulgaria.
The 28-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and passed a medical, although the move is subject to a work permit.
Petrov was strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, but City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has made the Bulgarian his fourth new signing.
"Having Sven as manager proved to be a major factor in the player's decision," said City chief Alistair Mackintosh.
"Unsurprisingly given the calibre of the player, there were a significant number of clubs competing for Martin's signature, and I am absolutely delighted that he has come to Manchester City."
Petrov, a left winger, began his career at CSKA Sofia and enjoyed spells at Swiss club Servette and Wolfsburg in Germany before signing for Atletico in 2005.
However, the Spanish club have opted to cash in on Petrov after agreeing a £13.4m deal with Benfica for winger Simao Sabrosa.
Petrov has made more than 60 appearances for Bulgaria.
