"I like playing for this manager. He has given me a lot of confidence since he brought me over to Manchester City," he told Sky Sports News.
"He said he likes a player like me for my defensive qualities in the midfield. I am happy to play at Manchester City and I hope we can be successful.
"He knows how it is with big clubs so he will try and put his vision on this team, to become a good team.
"He is being given time to build a good team. I hope with his experience and his abilities we can drive forward and become successful in the future."