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Manchester City youth coach Patrick Vieira has welcomed new signing Eliaquim Mangala to the club.
The defender, 23, joined the Premier League champions from Porto on Monday for a reported fee of £32m.
Welcome to the Club @Elia22Mangala, good to have you with us.
— Patrick Vieira (@OfficialVieira) August 11, 2014
City begin the defence of their Premier League title next Monday when they make the trip to Newcastle United.
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