Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
The former Newcastle United player completing a £116m move.
Manchester City officially confirming this on Thursday afternoon.
It had been a question of when and not if this signing was happening.
In the meantime though, Chelsea agreeing a £117m move for Morgan Rogers, so lifelong United fan Elliot Anderson is now ‘only’ the second most expensive British player in history.
The Geordie midfielder is only the third most expensive signing by a Premier League club, with the £130m Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak still right at the top.
Manchester City say that the England international has agreed a five-year deal.
Elliot Anderson saying: “Man City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the squad they have is amazing – so strong in every position. As soon as I knew they wanted me, I was absolutely determined to make this move happen. As a footballer, you want to test yourself at the highest level. Being at City means I have that opportunity. From the outside looking in, Man City are a club that treats its players well and provides the perfect environment to excel. The success they have had and the way they have played the game in the last 10 to 15 years has been extraordinary. It’s a privilege to be given the chance to be part of that.”
Elliot Anderson adding: “As soon as I arrive in Manchester after a break, I will be doing everything I can to establish myself in the City team. It’s a club built to win trophies and compete at the very top of the game. That is exciting for any footballer. I am so happy to have been given this opportunity, and I am determined to repay the faith City have shown in me.”
Former Newcastle United star Hugo Viana is now Man City’s Director of Football and he has commented: “Elliot 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. His improvement in recent years has been really impressive and underlines his desire to be the best player he can be. At 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. I look forward to seeing Elliot working with us ahead of the new season. I’m sure every City fan is excited to see what he can do.”