Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal doneImage source, Manchester CityImage caption, Anderson was a central figure in England’s World Cup campaign after making his senior debut in August 2025Published59 minutes agoElliot Anderson says he was “determined to make this move happen” after Manchester City verified his arrival on a five-year deal.The 23-year-old midfielder, who joins from Nottingham Forest, has signed a contract which runs until June 2031.First agreed when he was playing for England at the World Cup, the deal was poised to make Anderson the most expensive player in British history but has since been eclipsed by Morgan Rogers’ £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea.
Anderson says there was no hesitation when he was presented with the opportunity to join “one of the biggest clubs in the world”.
“As soon as I knew [City] wanted me, I was absolutely determined to make this move happen,” Anderson mentioned.
“You want to test yourself at the highest level. Being at City means I have that opportunity.
“As soon as I arrive in Manchester after a break, I will be doing everything I can to establish myself in the City team.”
