The 24-year-old Romanian joins the club as cover for number one Joe Hart following the departure of Shay Given to Aston Villa.Pantilimon made his senior international debut in 2008 and played against City twice in the Europa League last season, conceding three timesAfter representing his national side at every youth level, Pantilimon graduated to Romania's first team in 2008 and reportedly attracted interest from Arsenal and Inter Milan, before signing for City.A statement on the official club website said: "We wish Costel a very warm welcome to the club.Meanwhile, manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed City's £38m record summer signing Sergio Aguero will be on the bench for Sunday's Community Shield meeting with Manchester United at Wembley.The former Atletico Madrid forward has had blistered feet but is now training as normal after a 20-minute session on Thursday.Mancini said: "Sergio is okay. He is not 100 per cent ready but he is fit to come on the bench."
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