Zenit sign midfielder Garcia from Man City

Manchester City's Javi Garcia (L) kicks the ball during a training session ahead of Thursday's friendly soccer match against Al Ain Club, in Abu Dhabi May 14, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Zenit St Petersburg have signed Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia from Manchester City, the clubs said on Thursday.

The Spain international has agreed a five-year contract and cost Russia's Zenit 15 million euros (£11.99 million).