Elliot Anderson joins Man City, cites De Bruyne as football inspiration

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Elliot Anderson joins Man City, cites De Bruyne as football inspiration
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Elliot Anderson signed with Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a club record fee of £116 million. The 23-year-old, who has admired Kevin De Bruyne throughout his career, expressed excitement about playing in the same team as the former City star. He highlighted De Bruyne's impact on his development as a midfielder during his time in Newcastle’s academy. Anderson's signing comes as City seeks to fill the void left by De Bruyne’s departure to Napoli last summer. His ability to replicate De Bruyne's qualities will be crucial for the team's future midfield structure.

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  • Elliot Anderson signed for Manchester City for £116 million.
  • Anderson cites De Bruyne as a key inspiration in his career.
  • He's excited to join the team where De Bruyne once played.
  • Anderson aims to fill the gap left by De Bruyne’s departure.
  • His qualities resemble those that made De Bruyne a top midfielder.
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  • 8:35 AMYahoo SportsElliot Anderson names Kevin De Bruyne as inspiration after joining Man City he “always wanted to play like”
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Anderson has named Kevin De Bruyne as a player he has “hugely looked up to” over the yearsThe £116M signing always wanted to play like De Bruyne as he came through Newcastle’s academyAnderson s...

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