Signed Elano Photograph

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On August 2, 2007 Manchester City paid £8m for Elano, who signed a 4 year contract. He made his debut on the opening day of the season against West Ham, providing the cross for the opening goal. He played in his first Manchester derby on the 19th August 2007. On 29 September 2007 Elano scored his first goal for City in a 3-1 win over Newcastle United. He added two more goals on 7 October 2007 in City's 3-1 win over Middlesbrough, one from open play about 25 yards out, and the other a curling free-kick from just outside the penalty area. Elano continued his brilliant form by scoring the only goal in a match against Birmingham City and converting a late penalty in the Carling Cup victory at Bolton Wanderers. On 2 January 2008, he scored the first goal of 2008 at St James' Park in Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. On 16 January 2008, in the FA Cup 3rd round, Elano scored the winning goal as Manchester City knocked West Ham out of the competition and progressed to the 4th round. Elano is at the centre of Sven's revolution at Eastlands.