Manchester City set to pay record fee to get England's Elliot Anderson to club
Manchester, June 26
Manchester City has agreed to pay a record fee to sign England and Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as they aim for a life post Pep Guardiola in the next season.
As the 2025-26 Premier League runners-up prepare for their life beyond Pep, City have agreed to pay 116 million pounds with no additional add-ons to his deal, which will surpass the 100 million pounds paid by the club for Jack Grealish back in 2021 and make him the most expensive footballer in British football history, as per a report from The Athletic quoted by Goal.com.
He could earn a weekly salary of 300,000 pounds if all performance-related bonuses are met during his stay and the five-year deal has an option for a one-year extension, keeping him with the club till 2032.
Forest have so far been extremely tough negotiators for a deal in the summer transfer window, having previously rejected a 106 m pounds deal for something that would now set a benchmark in English football. Elliot had signed with Forest from Newcastle United for just 35 m pounds back in 2023.
Currently, Anderson is on international duty with England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and has been a starter in their both group stage clashes against Croatia and Ghana so far. He has been instrumental to England's success. Thomas Tuchel's side has given him permission to undergo a medical in New York on Friday while he remains with the squad, who will now play Panama in New Jersey for their final league stage match.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who follows Premier League closely, I'm actually excited about this! Elliot Anderson has been brilliant for England in the World Cup. City are thinking long-term - building for life after Guardiola makes sense. But 300k per week? That's insane money for a 22-year-old. Hope he handles the pressure well.
Meanwhile in India, our ISL teams struggle to pay even 1 crore for a player! 😅 The difference in football economies is staggering. But good for Anderson - he's a talented lad. Though I still think Jack Grealish was overpriced at 100m, and this seems even more excessive. Let's see if he becomes the next big thing or just another expensive flop.
I'm a City fan and I have mixed feelings. On one hand, Anderson is class - his dribbling and vision are top notch. On the other hand, 116m is a lot for someone who's had only one good season at Forest. Pep's departure seems to be making the board panic a bit. But if this works out, we'll have a star for the next decade. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Just imagine - Forest bought him for 35m two years ago and now they're selling for 116m! That's some serious profit-making. 📈 Meanwhile, City are basically printing money. I still remember when 100m for Bale was considered crazy. Now that's just the new normal. Football has truly become a rich man's game. Sad but true.
I think this is a smart move by City. Anderson
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