MANCHESTER, England (AP) 鈥� Manchester City officially completed the from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million).
The club record fee for City eclipses the 100 million pounds ($139 million) it paid for and is among the biggest ever in the .
The 23-year-old Anderson has signed a five-year contract.
鈥淐ity are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the squad they have is amazing 鈥� so strong in every position. As soon as I knew they wanted me, I was absolutely determined to make this move happen,” Anderson said. 鈥淎s a footballer, you want to test yourself at the highest level. Being at City means I have that opportunity.”
Anderson is the first major signing by City since iconic manager stepped down at the end of last season. A new era is beginning under .
鈥淓lliot is one of the outstanding young midfield talents in world football right now. He offers energy, outstanding work rate and an exceptional range of passing,” said City director of football Hugo Viana. “His improvement in recent years has been really impressive and underlines his desire to be the best player he can be.
鈥淎t just 23, there is plenty of opportunity for development over the coming years and we feel he can become a complete midfielder. Manchester City is the best place for him to develop his game and keep improving, we are glad that he sees things the same way as we do.”
Anderson began his career at Newcastle and joined Forest in 2024 where he went on to break into the England squad.
He was a key member of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad that won at the .
鈥淎s soon as I arrive in Manchester after a break, I will be doing everything I can to establish myself in the City team,” he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a club built to win trophies and compete at the very top of the game. That is exciting for any footballer.”
England forward Morgan Rogers completed a move to Chelsea earlier this week for a reported 117 million pounds.
Sweden striker Alexander Isak’s 125 million pounds (then $170 million) last year remains the most expensive in British soccer.
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