Manchester City's £116 million transfer of Elliot Anderson finalized
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Elliot Anderson's £116 million transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City has been officially completed. The 23-year-old midfielder, who played for England in their World Cup match against DR Congo, underwent a medical at the national team's training base in Kansas. The deal, which breaks Manchester City's previous club-record transfer, comes as the team seeks to replace Bernardo Silva, who moved to Real Madrid. Formal announcements from both clubs will occur after the World Cup fixture. Anderson has signed a five-year contract with the option for an additional year.
- •Elliot Anderson played for England during the World Cup as a City player.
- •Transfer fee of £116 million surpasses Manchester City's record set in 2021.
- •Anderson signed a five-year contract, with potential bonuses increasing weekly earnings to £300,000.
- •Formal announcements on the transfer await after England's match with DR Congo.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Major Elliot Anderson transfer update moments before England vs DR Congo in FIFA World Cup
"Elliot Anderson’s £116 million move to Manchester City has been wrapped up behind the scenes.The 23-year-old took to the field for England’s World Cup knockout clash as an official City asset, fo...
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