Boateng looks set to join City in a £11million deal, after having long been linked with a move to Eastlands.
Mancini told the Manchester Evening News: “We are quite close to signing him.
“Boateng is a good player, a young player and strong. He plays for the national team and there is a good chance to get him.
“He can play three different positions; central defence, right full-back or in midfield. If we find a player like that it is better for us.”
