Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for £116m

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for £116m
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Elliot Anderson has completed a £116m transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, signing a long-term contract. The midfielder, part of England's third-place team at the 2026 World Cup, expressed excitement about joining a club he describes as the dominant force in Manchester football. Anderson previously garnered attention from Manchester United, but opted for City due to their track record of success. He aims to contribute to the club's continual drive for trophies.

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  • •Anderson signs a long-term contract at Manchester City.
  • •The transfer fee marks a club record for City.
  • •He ranked highly in duels won and accurate passes last season.
  • •Anderson views Manchester City as the 'Kings of Manchester'.
  • •He aims to be part of a trophy-winning team.
Latest Updates
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — “Over the moon”: Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City in £116m move to the “Kings of Manchester”
  • 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Transfer fee, contract length, first reactions, shirt number: Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
  • 5:08 PMESPN Soccer — Anderson completes move to Man City from Forest
  • 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Elliot Anderson opens up on 'determination' to join Manchester City after completing $155 million move
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Elliot Anderson has said he is over the moon to have signed for the Kings of Manchester after completing his move to Manchester City.Anderson has signed for Manchester City from Nottingham Forest in a...

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Manchester City have confirmed their club record £116 million signing of England international Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.Anderson was identified by executives at the Etihad Stadium as a ...

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Manchester City have completed the £116m signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, with the Man City new signing penning a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium

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