( CNN ) -- Gael Clichy has become Manchester City 's first signing of the transfer window after the French international defender completed his switch from Arsenal . Clichy , 25 , will cost Roberto Mancini 's side $ 11.2 million and has signed a four-year contract at the City of Manchester Stadium . The former Cannes left-back spent eight years with Arsenal and becomes the final member of Arsenal 's `` invincibles '' -- the team of 2003/04 who won the English Premier League without losing a game -- to leave the Emirates Stadium . `` I 'm really happy to be joining such a great club , '' Clichy told Manchester City 's official web site . `` I hope I can add to the quality we already have here because we have a fantastic squad who I believe will continue to get better . I ca n't wait to get started and I think anything is possible with this team . '' As a member of the Gunners ' last title-winning squad , Clichy became the youngest player to receive a Premier League title medal and his compatriot and former manager Arsene Wenger thanked him for his services . `` We would like to thank Gael for eight years of terrific service to Arsenal , during which time he gave absolutely everything for the club ... Gael leaves with our respect and best wishes . We wish him the very best for his future career . '' Clichy will be reunited with former teammates Kolo Toure and Patrick Vieira at City , and the Toulouse native is looking forward to working with his old friends . `` When I first came to England , it was Kolo Toure and Patrick Vieira who took me under their wing and really looked after me . `` Kolo would pick me up and drop me at home and his wife used to cook meals for me . Patrick was always there to offer me advice so it 's wonderful to be back and at the same club they are at . '' Clichy has won 10 international caps for Les Bleus and was a member of the France squad which was eliminated from the 2010 World Cup in the opening round . FA Cup winners City finished third in England 's top flight last season to qualify for their first-ever Champions League campaign . Clichy made 45 appearances in Europe 's premier club competition during his time with Arsenal .
Gael Clichy has completed his transfer from Manchester City to Arsenal . The France defender arrives at the City of Manchester Stadium for a fee of $ 11.2m . Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has thanked Clichy for his eight years at the club .