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Man City sign Elliot Anderson for £116 m British record deal

7/3/2026

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Manchester City bought Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($153 million).
City CEO Ferran Soriano stepped in after Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis considered walking away.
Marinakis, Soriano and agent David Manasseh sealed the deal, bypassing sporting directors.
Anderson signed a five-year contract up to £300,000 weekly with bonuses and a 12-month extension, becoming City’s record signing, the most expensive British player, and a midfield solution for the 2024-25 season.

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Manchester City bought Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($153 million).
City CEO Ferran Soriano stepped in after Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis considered walking away.
Marinakis, Soriano and agent David Manasseh sealed the deal, bypassing sporting directors.
Anderson signed a five-year contract up to £300,000 weekly with bonuses and a 12-month extension, becoming City’s record signing, the most expensive British player, and a midfield solution for the 2024-25 season.