Nolito, whose real name is Manuel Agudo Duran, has finalised his reunion with his old Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium following Spain's exit from Euro 2016 at the hands of Italy on Monday.
Guardiola gave Nolito a first-team debut, but the player was largely used by Barcelona's 'B' team before moving on to Benfica.
Nolito began his career at Ecija Balompie before Barcelona recruited him for their B-team. Guardiola gave the player a senior debut in the 2010-11 season, but with the likes of Pedro and Lionel Messi blocking his breakthrough as a permanent first-teamer, he opted to switch to Portuguese outfit Benfica.
But amid reports Barcelona had different plans, Nolito has instead opted for a Etihad Stadium switch following his participation in Euro 2016.
Nolito has been described as a humble person after arriving at the top level relatively late in his career and he appears happy to live a quiet life.