Man City Signs England International Elliot Anderson for $155M
The 23-year-old England midfielder joins on a five-year deal after City paid a club-record fee that tops the $139 million spent on Jack Grealish in 2021.
- Manchester City signed England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a record £116 million . The 23-year-old agreed to a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium.
- Following a standout World Cup performance where England finished third, Anderson established himself as one of the Premier League's top young talents. His development from Newcastle to Nottingham Forest attracted major-club interest.
- The fee eclipses Manchester City's previous record of £100 million for Jack Grealish in 2021. Chelsea briefly held the English transfer record after paying £117 million for Morgan Rogers earlier this week.
- Securing Anderson as his first major signing, new manager Enzo Maresca filled the void left by Pep Guardiola's departure. Anderson declared his new club the "kings of Manchester," signaling ambition to compete for trophies.
- Anderson, who cited midfielder Kevin de Bruyne as a major inspiration, intends to bring energy and quality to the squad during integration. At 23, he believes significant development remains ahead.
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Elliot Anderson Completes Staggering £116 Million Move to Manchester City | ⚽ LatestLY
England midfielder Elliot Anderson has completed a sensational £116 million move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest, confirmed on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year deal with an option for an additional year, making him Manchester City's most expensive signing and one of the most expensive British players in history, and. ⚽ Elliot Anderson Completes Staggering £116 Million Move to Manchester City.
Official Announcement: City Has Always Been the King of Manchester. Transfer Fee: A Whopping 227.8 Billion Won. Anderson Signs 5-Year Contract with Man City... "I'm So Happy That an Opportunity Like This Has Come." OSEN = Reporter Ko Seong-hwan. Elliott Anderson, 24, has finally donned the Manchester City uniform. He, who had also attracted interest from Manchester United, [willing to join] Manchester
The 23-year-old international signed a contract until 2031
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