Manchester City have announced the signing of Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy on a five-year deal.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City,” Mendy said on the club’s official website.

“They are one of Europe’s leading Clubs and in Pep Guardiola they have a manager committed to playing attacking football.

“I am sure that over the next few years we will be successful.”

City’s Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain, said: “Benjamin has all the qualities we are looking for in a full-back. For such a young player, he has a wealth of top-level experience.

“He is undoubtedly one of the world’s best full-backs, our number one target in this position. We are all delighted to have him here at Manchester City.

“I’m sure he will prove a fantastic addition to the squad.”

Since the arrival of Pep Guardiola at the Citizens, the club has spent more than £300m on defensive options:

Ederson Moraes £35m

Cladio Bravo £15m

Kyle Walker £50m

John Stones £48m

Eliaquim Mangala £42m

Nicolas Otamendi £38m

Benjamin Mendy £52m

Danilo £27m

The French international will now join up with his new teammates in the United States as the Guardiola's charges are preparing for their second pre-season tour game against Real Madrid in Los Angeles.