Manchester City signs Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Manchester City signs Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras
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Manchester City has completed the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras. The young forward, who previously played as a No. 10 and a box-to-box midfielder in his youth, brings significant tactical versatility to the Premier League side. His arrival follows a successful campaign in Brazil where he earned the Bola de Prata breakthrough award. Elias noted that he consulted with current City teammate Vitor Reis before finalizing the move. His former youth coach, Lucas Andrade, highlighted the player's potential, noting his past performances against English clubs during youth tournaments. The winger aims to translate his experience, which includes a standout 3-0 victory over Flamengo at the Maracanã Stadium earlier this year, into his new role at Manchester City.

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  • Allan Elias joins Manchester City from Palmeiras.
  • The player received the Bola de Prata breakthrough award for his performance in the Brazilian top tier.
  • Elias is capable of playing as a winger, a No. 10, or a box-to-box No. 8.
  • He credits his youth experience in futsal for developing his technical skills.
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Get to know our exciting new Brazilian signing a little better with a few facts about Allan Elias’s career and backstory following his move to Manchester City. Men's Team City seal signing of winger...

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