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Manchester City officially completed the signing of English midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($155 million) on Thursday.
City’s club record fee eclipses the £100 million ($139 million) it paid for Jack Grealish in 2021 and is among the largest in Premier League history.
Anderson, 23, signed a five-year contract.
“City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the team they have is incredible, very strong in all positions. As soon as I knew they wanted me, I was absolutely determined to make this move happen,” Anderson said. “As a footballer, you want to test yourself at the highest level. Being at City means I have that opportunity.”
Anderson is City’s first major signing since iconic manager Pep Guardiola resigned at the end of last season. A new era begins with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
“Elliot is one of the most outstanding young midfield talents in world football at the moment. He offers energy, exceptional work rate and an exceptional range of passing,” said City director of football Hugo Viana. “His improvement in recent years has been truly impressive and underlines his desire to be the best player possible.
“At only 23 years old, there are many opportunities for development in the coming years and we believe he can become a complete midfielder. Manchester City is the best place for him to develop his game and continue to improve, we are happy that he sees things the same way we do.”
Anderson began his career at Newcastle and joined Forest in 2024, where he then broke into the England squad.
He was a key member of Thomas Tuchel’s England team that won bronze at the World Cup.
“As soon as I arrive in Manchester after a break, I will do everything I can to establish myself in the City team,” he said. “It is a club created to win trophies and compete at the top of football. That is exciting for any footballer.”
England striker Morgan Rogers completed a move to Chelsea earlier this week for a British transfer record £117m.
Information from The Associated Press.
