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Manchester City signs Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £60m

9/7/2026

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Ndiaye Signs for City

Manchester City signed Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £60 million on deadline day.
He turned down Tottenham, saying Champions League ambitions forced his choice of City.
Ndiaye debuted in City’s 1-0 win over Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal.
City will face Porto in the Champions League, giving Ndiaye his first European appearance.

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Maresca Details Strategy

Maresca says City’s spending spree is essential to compete with Arsenal.
He notes there is no natural deputy for Haaland after Omar Marmoush left.
He expects to rest Haaland using options such as Antoine Semenyo and Phil Foden.
He says Ndiaye must improve movement and positioning to fit City’s possession style.
Porto visit on Tuesday precedes a Manchester derby at Old Trafford next weekend.

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Historical Context

Manchester City’s modern dominance traces back to the 1 September 2008 takeover by Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group, which splashed £32.5 million on Robinho and over £100 million on the 2009 transfer window. That investment foundation enables today’s £60 million purchase of Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye, reinforcing City’s ongoing challenge for Premier League and Champions League supremacy.

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Ndiaye Signs for City

Manchester City signed Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £60 million on deadline day.
He turned down Tottenham, saying Champions League ambitions forced his choice of City.
Ndiaye debuted in City’s 1-0 win over Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal.
City will face Porto in the Champions League, giving Ndiaye his first European appearance.

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