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Manchester City signs Darren Motsi from Leicester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Manchester City signs Darren Motsi from Leicester City

Summary

Manchester City has secured the signing of 16-year-old attacker Darren Motsi from Leicester City, surpassing Liverpool in the chase for the youth international. Motsi, who can play on the right wing or as a number 10, is noted for his impressive performance with Leicester’s U21s. City's development plan was pivotal in attracting Motsi, despite Liverpool's earlier confidence in signing him. Motsi joins a City academy that has seen several recent acquisitions to enhance its youth ranks, particularly after Leicester's relegation.

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•Darren Motsi joins Manchester City from Leicester City.
•Motsi is a 16-year-old England youth international.
•Liverpool believed they were in the lead for Motsi's signing.
•City's development plan played a crucial role in attracting Motsi.
•City is actively refreshing its academy talent this summer.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City beat Liverpool to signing of highly-rated Leicester City teenager

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Man City have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Leicester City attacker Darren MotsiLiverpool believed they were in pole position before City’s development plan proved decisiveMotsi is a 16-year-ol...
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