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Manchester City confirms Ryan McAidoo will join first team for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Manchester City confirms Ryan McAidoo will join first team for 2026-27

Summary

Ryan McAidoo will remain with Manchester City's first team for the upcoming 2026-27 season, as confirmed by manager Enzo Maresca. McAidoo has been training with the squad after a limited preseason due to a shoulder injury. The young winger is expected to learn from established players like Antoine Semenyo and Jeremy Doku while finding opportunities to contribute. Maresca emphasized the importance of McAidoo's development in terms of both skill and work ethic.

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•Ryan McAidoo previously played 45 minutes in preseason games.
•He missed matches against the K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid due to injury.
•Maresca believes training with the first team will benefit McAidoo's growth.
•Manchester City seeks additional wing options, with Savinho likely departing.
•McAidoo's skills could lead to opportunities to play significant minutes this season.

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — An opportunity with the Manchester City first team awaits a promising winger

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Ryan McAidoo only played 45 minutes for Manchester City across their three preseason friendlies in Asia. A shoulder injury saw McAidoo miss City’s matches against the K-League All-Stars and Atletico...
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