Paraguayan Sergio Diaz (R) is marked by Peruvian Kluiverth Aguilar (L) and Peruvian midfielder Yuriel Celi during their Under-23 South American Pre-Olympic Tournament football match at Centenario Stadium in Armenia, Colombia, on Jan 25, 2020. (JUAN BARRETO / AFP)

LIMA - Manchester City have struck a deal to sign teenage defender Kluiverth Aguilar from Alianza Lima, the Peruvian first division club said on Sunday.

The 16-year-old will remain at Alianza until the 2021 European summer to comply with FIFA rules that prohibit the transfer of players under the age of 18.

Going to City is a big move in my career. I'm happy that the club noticed me

Kluiverth Aguilar

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The contract's length and financial details were not disclosed.

"Going to City is a big move in my career," Aguilar said in a statement confirming the agreement on Alianza's website. "I'm happy that the club noticed me. City have great players and fans as well as an extraordinary manager (Pep Guardiola)."

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Alianza described the deal as the "most important recent transfer in Peruvian football."

Aguilar, who has represented Peru at youth level, has made nine first-team appearances for Alianza Lima since making his professional debut last November.