TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 23 Jul 2026
Anderson joins Man City, calls them 'kings of Manchester'
Elliot Anderson signed for Manchester City for £116m and immediately aimed a dig at rivals Manchester United.
E. Anderson
player
Player
Elliot Anderson
Position
Midfielder
From
Nottingham Forest
To
Manchester City
Fee
£116m
What happened. Manchester City completed the £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on a five-year deal until 2031, making him the second most expensive British transfer.
- Anderson called City the 'kings of Manchester', referencing their 26 trophies since 2002 to United's 24.
- Forest make £81m profit as Newcastle have no sell-on clause from the 2024 sale.
- The deal contains no add-ons; £116m is the full fee.
“City have been the Kings of Manchester.”
— Elliot Anderson
Anderson will rest after the World Cup before joining City training in three weeks.
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