Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City to be the ‘Kings of Manchester’ after sealing a £116million transfer from Nottingham Forest.
Metropolis confirmed the completion of the deal on Thursday, with the England midfielder turning into their fourth signing of the summer season.
The 23-year-old has loved a speedy rise since his transfer from Newcastle United to Nottingham Forest in 2024. His switch preceded a season wherein Newcastle ended their 70-year home trophy drought with victory within the EFL Cup, with Forest dropping within the semi-finals of the FA Cup in that marketing campaign earlier than going out on the similar stage of the Europa League final time period.
And Anderson, who featured in each sport on the World Cup as England completed third, is worked up on the probability to compete for the primary silverware of his profession below new Metropolis boss Enzo Maresca.
Anderson goals Manchester derby dig at United
Talking in regards to the Manchester derby, which might be contested once more at Outdated Trafford on September 13, Anderson took intention at Metropolis’s arch rivals Manchester United with a not so refined dig.
“It’s one of many greatest derbies on the earth and for so long as I’ve identified Manchester, Metropolis have been the kings of Manchester,” Anderson mentioned in an interview with City’s website. “It’ll be an amazing fixture and I can’t wait to be concerned in one thing like that.
“They’re [City] winners, they’re relentless, and that’s the form of staff I need to be part of – champions and individuals who win trophies. During the last 10, 12 years, they’ve dominated, in order that’s why I wished to affix.
“It’s occurred fairly fast, however I believe I all the time believed I might get thus far and that is the place I need to be. Now that I’m right here, I’ll maintain pushing and attempt to take this membership ahead.”
Director of soccer Hugo Viana, additionally a former Newcastle midfielder, mentioned of Anderson: “Elliot is among the excellent younger midfield abilities in world soccer proper now.
“He gives power, excellent work fee and an distinctive vary of passing. His enchancment lately has been actually spectacular and underlines his need to be one of the best participant he will be.
“At simply 23, there may be loads of alternative for growth over the approaching years and we really feel he can grow to be an entire midfielder. Manchester Metropolis is one of the best place for him to develop his sport and maintain enhancing, we’re glad that he sees issues the identical means as we do.
“I look ahead to seeing Elliot working with us forward of the brand new season. I’m certain each Metropolis fan is worked up to see what he can do.”
