Manchester City have confirmed the capture of Nery Castillo from Shakhtar Donetsk on a year-long loan deal.
The Mexico forward only signed for the Ukrainian outfit in the summer in a lucrative £15million deal from Olympiacos, but after failing to impress he will now join Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad in January.
The 23-year-old netted four goals in his country's Copa America campaign earlier this year and is considered a bright prospect.
City chief executive Alistair Mackintosh said: "Nery Castillo's desire to make this deal happen has been extraordinary.
"He has made a significant financial contribution in order to complete this move by paying most of the loan fee himself. This proves how much he wants to play for Manchester City in the Premier League.
"We are excited and delighted that another young established international has joined the football club."
NERY CASTILLO FACTFILE
1984: Born on June 13 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
1999-2000: Makes his first-team debut for Uruguayan top-flight club Danubio, aged 15.
2000: Joins Greek side Olympiacos after work permit issues cause a breakdown in a proposed move to Manchester United.
2004-05: For the second season running, makes 26 appearances for the Greek club, scoring six goals after hitting seven the previous term.
2005-06: A disappointing campaign ends with just two goals scored in 17 appearances.
November 2006 - Pledges his international allegiance to Mexico after also being targeted by Uruguay (where his father was born) and Greece (where he played his club football).
2007: Ends 2006-07 season with 12 goals in 25 games for Olympiacos.
June 2 - Makes Mexico debut in a friendly against Iran.
July 8 - Scores twice in a 6-0 demolition of Paraguay to take his tally in the Copa America to four goals.
July 31 - Signs a five-year contract with Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk for 20 million euros (£14.3million).
December 15 - Castillo struggles to settle with his new club and agent Jose Luis Padilla claims the player is in England to "iron out the final details" of a contract with Manchester City.
December 18 - City complete one-year loan deal for Castillo.
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