Jeremy Monga makes debut for Manchester City in friendly win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Jeremy Monga debuted for Manchester City during a pre-season friendly against a K-League XI on August 5, 2026. City won the match 3-1, with Monga coming off the bench and nearly scoring. The 17-year-old had previously moved from Leicester City for £10 million, rejecting interest from Arsenal. Monga expressed his admiration for Eden Hazard and aims to emulate his style of play, highlighting the challenges he faced at Leicester's Championship level.
- •Manchester City defeated a K-League XI 3-1 in a friendly.
- •Monga made his debut as a substitute after signing for £10 million.
- •He rejected Arsenal's interest, citing City's successful pathway.
- •Monga aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard in his playing style.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Rejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win
- 3:22 PMBBC Sport — Rejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win
"Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
"Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:38 PMRejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win
Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 3:22 PMRejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win
Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
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