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Man City's Douglas Luiz, Aleix Garcia and Marlos Moreno loaned to Girona

Spanish side Girona have signed Manchester City players Douglas Luiz, Aleix Garcia and Marlos Moreno on season-long loans.

The newly promoted La Liga side have already re-signed Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo on loan from City after he spent the second half of last season at the club helping them to promotion.

Brazilian midfielder Douglas joined City from Vasco da Gama this summer in a deal reported to be worth £10 million.

The 19-year-old, who played for Brazil for the South American Under-20 Championship at the start of the year, signed a five-year contract with City but is expected to gain valuable playing time in Spain.

He will be joined by Garcia, who spent last season in the City first-team squad under Pep Guardiola, and Colombia winger Moreno.

Garcia, 20, made eight appearances, starting the 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough in the Premier League in April, and scored in the EFL Cup 2-1 win over Swansea in September.

He started his career with Villarreal and has won caps for Spain at under-18 level.

Moreno, 20, who has won eight caps for Colombia, spent last season on loan in Spain with Deportivo La Coruna, making 22 appearances.

He joined City in August 2016 from Colombian club Atletico Nacional after helping them to the Copa Libertadores.

The signings come shortly after it was announced that City will play Girona in a friendly hours after kicking off the new season at Brighton on Aug. 12 as part of a four-day training camp in Catalonia.

Girona have also been linked with Belgium defender Jason Denayer.