Matija Nastasic leaves Man City to join Schalke in permanent deal

Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic has joined German Bundesliga side Schalke on a four-year deal.

The 21-year-old Serbia international moved to City from Fiorentina in 2012 but was loaned to Schalke in January for the remainder of the season.

Schalke activated a release clause to make the deal permanent and Nastasic said: "I am proud and happy to remain."

He played in Tuesday's Champions League 4-3 victory at Real Madrid that saw the Germans edged out 5-4 on aggregate.