Elliot Anderson declares Man City as 'Kings of Manchester' after transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Elliot Anderson, after joining Manchester City for a reported £116 million, labeled the club the 'Kings of Manchester.' The midfielder, officially introduced under manager Enzo Maresca, expressed his eagerness for the Manchester derby in his first interview. Anderson's comments highlight City’s recent dominance over rivals Manchester United, establishing a clear allegiance with his new club. He also spoke positively about settling in Manchester with his family, reinforcing his commitment to the area as he begins this new chapter in his career.
- •Elliot Anderson signed from Nottingham Forest for £116 million.
- •He referred to Manchester City as the 'Kings of Manchester'.
- •Anderson is excited about living in Manchester with his family.
- •His comments indicate a strong commitment to his new club.
- •The Manchester derby is anticipated to be a significant fixture.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Man City have dominated Man United for as long as I’ve known, says Elliot Anderson after £116M transfer
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Anderson declares Man City 'kings of Manchester' after £116 mn move
"Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City the "kings of Manchester" after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest."It's one of the biggest derbies in the world and for as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester.
"Anderson has declared Man City as the “Kings of Manchester” after joining Enzo Maresca’s ranksThe £116M signing says the Manchester derby is “one of the biggest derbies in the world”Midfiel...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 8:00 PMMan City have dominated Man United for as long as I’ve known, says Elliot Anderson after £116M transfer
Anderson has declared Man City as the “Kings of Manchester” after joining Enzo Maresca’s ranksThe £116M signing says the Manchester derby is “one of the biggest derbies in the world”Midfiel...
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 4:31 PMAnderson declares Man City 'kings of Manchester' after £116 mn move
Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City the "kings of Manchester" after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest."It's one of the biggest derbies in the world and for as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester.
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