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Manchester City signs Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for record fee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Manchester City signs Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for record fee

Summary

Elliot Anderson is officially a Manchester City player, as confirmed by the club on July 2, 2026. The signing marks the beginning of the Enzo Maresca era, with City reportedly paying £116 million to Nottingham Forest, making Anderson their record signing. He is recognized as one of the top midfielders in the Premier League, having established himself with notable performances last season. Anderson is expected to enhance Manchester City's midfield with his physicality and passing ability, fulfilling a critical gap left by Bernardo Silva's departure. Further formalities regarding his transfer to the FA Cup and Carabao Cup will be addressed upon his return to England, where he is currently engaged in the World Cup with the England national team.

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•Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City from Nottingham Forest.
•The transfer fee is reported at £116 million, a club record.
•Anderson is currently playing in the World Cup for England.
•He excelled in the Premier League last season with Nottingham Forest.
•Anderson could potentially dominate City’s midfield alongside Rodri.

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8:10 PMYahoo Sports — It’s now official as Manchester City confirm the signing of Elliot Anderson

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Elliot Anderson is now a Manchester City player. City have confirmed the signing of the England international on their official website today. Anderson’s signing is the first of the Enzo Maresca era...
— Yahoo Sports

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