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Barry: I'll improve with City

11 Jun 2009 - 12:01:43

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Gareth Barry believes he will become a better player at Manchester City after being unveiled at Eastlands.

The England midfielder completed a £12million move from Aston Villa last week while away on international duty, but was unveiled as City's first signing of the summer on Thursday morning.

"Once I found out I was joining City I was very excited. It's not really sunk in yet because I've been on England duty, but it was a really big moment walking into the stadium this morning and knowing I'm a City player," said Barry.

"I've left one big club to join another. It was a big decision for me to leave Villa after 12 years but I know I'm joining the right club at the right stage of my career and I'm really looking forward to it.

"You can get too comfortable at a club, and that was one of the factors in my decision to move here.

"You never try to give less than 100 per cent on the pitch or in training, but it's easy to fall into the comfort zone over the years.

"I'm hoping a new start at City will raise my game to new heights and make me a better player."

Meanwhile, Barry claims City's ambition helped make up his mind to end his 12-year association with Villa.

"You've seen the type of players Manchester City are able to attract, like Robinho," he continued.

"I think this club has got everything in place to achieve big things and challenge right at the top, to go from a mid-table team to a team challenging right at the top."