MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City is officially Signs England national team midfielder Elliott Anderson He was reportedly sold by Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported £116 million ($155 million).
City’s biggest ever fee in club history surpasses £100m ($139m) paid Jack Grealish in 2021 It’s one of the largest ever premier league.
Anderson, 23, has signed a five-year contract.
“City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and their team is great and very strong in every position. As soon as I knew they needed me I was absolutely determined to make this move happen,” Anderson said. “As a footballer you want to test yourself at the highest level and being at City means I have that chance.”
Anderson becomes City’s first major signing since the iconic manager. pep guardiola He retired at the end of last season. A new era begins Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
City’s director of football, Hugo Viana, said: “Elliott is one of the outstanding young midfield players in world football at the moment. He offers energy, an excellent work rate and an exceptional range of passing.” “His progress in recent years has been truly remarkable and underlines his desire to be the best player he can be.
“At only 23 years old, he has plenty of opportunities to develop over the next few years and we feel he can become the perfect midfielder. Manchester City is the perfect place for him to develop his game and continue to grow. We are delighted that he sees things the same way we do.”
Anderson started his career at Newcastle and joined Forest in 2024, earning him a place in the England squad.
He was a key member of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad that achieved victory. bronze in world cup.
“As soon as I arrive in Manchester after the holidays, I will do everything in my power to settle into the City team,” he said. “This is a club built with the aim of winning trophies and competing at the top level. That’s exciting for any footballer.”
England forward Morgan Rodgers completed his move to Chelsea for an estimated £117 million earlier this week.
Swedish striker Alexander Isak’s £125 million ($170 million at the time) Transferred from Newcastle to Liverpool Last year remained the most expensive year in English football.
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