Man City signs Elliot Anderson for $2.5 trillion transfer fee

Manchester City has officially secured the signing of English midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, adding him to their squad for the summer 2026 transfer window. The 23-year-old has committed to a five-year contract with the Premier League champions. The transfer was confirmed through an official statement released by Manchester City on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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Manchester City announces the arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract.

Reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano indicate that City paid a fee of 116 million pounds, approximately 2.5 trillion Indonesian Rupiah, for Anderson. This figure briefly set a record for the most expensive English player transfer before being surpassed by another deal shortly after. Anderson reportedly did not hesitate to accept Manchester City's offer, viewing the opportunity to join a consistently successful club as irresistible.

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This is a club that is built for winning trophies and competing at the highest level of football. That is very attractive to any player. I am very happy to get this opportunity and I am determined to repay the trust that City has given me.

Anderson stated his attraction to Manchester City lies in its "club that is built for winning trophies and competing at the highest level of football." He expressed his eagerness to repay the club's faith in him. Negotiations between the clubs were finalized during the 2026 World Cup, with Anderson undergoing his medical examination at the England national team's training center in Kansas City prior to the official announcement.

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Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Their squad is amazing and very strong in every position. As soon as I knew they wanted me, I was determined to make the move happen.

While Anderson was also linked with Manchester United, he confirmed his immediate preference for Manchester City upon learning of their interest. He described City as "one of the biggest clubs in the world" with an "amazing squad" and formidable strength in every position. The club's sustained dominance over the past decade was a primary motivator for his decision to join, as he seeks to be part of a team that consistently strives for victory and maintains an unparalleled level of success.

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I see them as a team that always wants to win and is never satisfied. That's the team I want to play for. They are champions and trophy winners. For the last 10 to 12 years they have dominated, that's why I want to join.