The England midfielder has joined City in a £116 million switch from Nottingham Forest and has immediately set his sights on the Premier League derby clash against Manchester United in September.

Anderson told City's website: "It’s one of the biggest derbies in the world and for as long as I’ve known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester. It’ll be a great fixture and I can’t wait to be involved in something like that."

The star appeared in all eight games for the Three Lions at the World Cup and is now looking to "win trophies" at club level at the Etihad Stadium.

Anderson said: "They’re winners, they’re relentless, and that’s the sort of team I want to be a part of – champions and people who win trophies.

"Over the last 10, 12 years, they’ve dominated, so that’s why I wanted to join. It’s happened quite quick, but I think I always believed I could get to this point and this is where I want to be. Now that I’m here, I’ll keep pushing and try to take this club forward."

Anderson is City's first major signing since Pep Guardiola's departure as manager at the end of last season and he is eager to work under the Spaniard's successor Enzo Maresca.

He said of the former Chelsea coach: "I’ve watched his teams over the past couple of years and spoke to a few of the lads from Chelsea and they all rate him very highly.

"I like to be intense when I play and use lots of energy around the pitch and get the fans going. So, I think that’ll be good."

Anderson expressed hope that he can emulate his idol Kevin De Bruyne, who won six Premier League titles during a glittering spell at City.

He said: "Growing up through the academy at Newcastle, I’ve always wanted to play like him. I’ve watched him all the time and to be sat here in the team that he was doing it for is so special."