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Manchester City have no case to answer in Garre transfer

Manchester City did not break any rules with their signing of youngster Benjamin Garre from Velez Sarsfield, a FIFA spokesperson has said.

Manchester City will not face FIFA disciplinary action over the signing of youngster Benjamin Garre, football's governing body has confirmed.

City were reported to FIFA over the signing of the 16-year-old, who joined the club's academy system in July, after turning down interest from Manchester United and Barcelona.

His former club, Velez Sarsfield, claimed that City's approach for the player - when he was 15 - breached FIFA regulations that govern the transfer of minors under the age of 18.