Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer
Summary
Elliot Anderson, an England midfielder, has moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City in a transfer reportedly worth up to £116 million ($155 million). This transfer is believed to be the highest amount ever paid for a British player.Key Facts
- Elliot Anderson, aged 23, transferred from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City.
- The deal is reported to be worth up to £116 million ($155 million), making it the most expensive transfer for a British player.
- This amount is slightly higher than the £115 million Real Madrid paid for Jude Bellingham in 2023.
- Anderson is currently playing for England at the FIFA World Cup and has completed a medical exam in Kansas.
- Manchester City will finalize the transfer when Anderson returns to England.
- The move is Manchester City’s biggest transfer, surpassing the £100 million spent on Jack Grealish in 2021.
- Anderson joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million in 2024.
- He made 92 appearances for Forest, scoring six goals and giving 11 assists.
- Anderson is known for his high work rate, strong defense, and ability to help attacks with good passing and ball control.
- He will join a strong Manchester City midfield lineup and start playing under new coach Enzo Maresca.
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