Elliot Anderson has declared Manchester City the 'kings of Manchester' after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest. City confirmed the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months.
Record-Breaking Transfer
The deal was agreed earlier this month but finalised this week following the player's return from the World Cup. Anderson expressed his excitement, stating, 'I can't wait to play for this club. It's a club built to win trophies and compete at the very top of the game.'
Future Derby Appearances
Anderson is already looking forward to appearing in the Manchester derby, with City facing arch-rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 13. 'It's one of the biggest derbies in the world and for as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester,' he said.
Career Background
Anderson came through the youth ranks at Newcastle, making 55 first-team appearances for his boyhood club, before signing for Forest in a £35 million move two years ago and played 92 times for the Midlands side. He earned his first England call-up last season and soon established himself as a key member of Thomas Tuchel's side that finished in third place at the World Cup.
Manager's Perspective
Anderson will link up with new manager Enzo Maresca's squad for pre-season training next month. City's director of football, Hugo Viana, said: 'Elliot is one of the outstanding young midfield talents in world football. We feel he can become a complete midfielder.'
