Report: Andrea Pirlo deal agreed for Manchester City

Joao Moutinho of AS Monaco FC competes for the ball with Andrea Pirlo of Juventus FC during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final First Leg match between Juventus and AS Monaco FC at Juventus Arena on April 14, 2015
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Manchester City reportedly agree to sign New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo in January, after spending half a season at the MLS outfit.

Manchester City have reportedly agreed to sign New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo in January.

The 36-year-old joined the MLS outfit - under the same ownership as the Premier League side - in the summer, making 13 appearances for the club.

According to Sky Italia journalist Fabio Caressa, a deal has already been agreed for Pirlo - who has 116 caps for Italy - to join Manuel Pellegrini's side when the transfer window opens.

Before moving to New York, Pirlo scored 19 goals in 164 appearances for Serie A side Juventus.

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on August 29, 2015
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