As one Spaniard was announcing his arrival in Manchester on Monday, another was reflecting on a spectacular start to his career here just a few hundred yards across the fields of Carrington. Alvaro Negredo cost Manchester City significantly less than the £37million their neighbours have paid for Juan Mata, but it is hard to think of anyone who has had a greater impact on the Barclays  Premier League this season than the man they call The Beast. Negredo, 28, has been a vital cog in City’s goal machine, contributing 23 goals in 33 games to a team now dreaming of the Quadruple. It has earned him cult status with his new supporters and spread fear among opponents.
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Man City's powerful striker eager to pick up silverware in debut season
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Alvaro Negredo reveals he admires Manuel Pellegrini for telling him to leave for Sevilla during his time at Real Madrid
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Spain hitman kisses tattoos dedicated to family members after each goal
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Eager to battle for his place in Vicente del Bosque's World Cup squad
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Family man Negredo's father still works as a taxi driver
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