Iliman Ndiaye signs with Manchester City in deadline day transfer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Iliman Ndiaye completed a move to Manchester City from Everton on Tuesday as part of a significant squad overhaul. The 26-year-old Senegal international signed a deal reported between £56 million and £65 million. Ndiaye joins under new manager Enzo Maresca, who is leading the club following the departure of Pep Guardiola. The transfer is part of a busy window for City, which has seen substantial spending alongside the departures of players including Rodri and Savio. Reports indicate the club is also working to finalize a £125 million deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer deadline. Ndiaye, who scored 17 goals in two seasons at Everton, described the move as a career-defining opportunity.
- •Iliman Ndiaye joined Manchester City from Everton on a long-term contract.
- •The transfer fee is reported between £56 million and £65 million.
- •Enzo Maresca is leading the team in his first season as manager.
- •Manchester City is reportedly finalizing a £125 million deal for Enzo Fernandez.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ndiaye seizes 'chance of a lifetime' in Man City move
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'Chance of a lifetime' to join Man City - Ndiaye
"Iliman Ndiaye says joining Manchester City "is the chance of a lifetime" and he is "determined to grab it with both hands." "I've worked my whole life for an opportunity like this," Ndiaye said. "City fans can rest assured that I will give my all to bring more success to this incredible club."
"Iliman Ndiaye said joining Manchester City was the "chance of a lifetime" after securing a deadline day move from Everton on Tuesday."To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I'm determined to grab it with both hands."
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:28 PMNdiaye seizes 'chance of a lifetime' in Man City move
Iliman Ndiaye said joining Manchester City was the "chance of a lifetime" after securing a deadline day move from Everton on Tuesday."To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I'm determined to grab it with both hands."
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:23 PM'Chance of a lifetime' to join Man City - Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye says joining Manchester City "is the chance of a lifetime" and he is "determined to grab it with both hands." "I've worked my whole life for an opportunity like this," Ndiaye said. "City fans can rest assured that I will give my all to bring more success to this incredible club."
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