SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Monga debuts for Man City after Arsenal snub
Teenager Jeremy Monga chose City over Arsenal, aiming to emulate idol Eden Hazard.


J. Monga
player
Age
17
Position
Forward
Club
Manchester City
Transfer fee
£10m
Debut
Friendly vs K-League XI
What happened. Jeremy Monga made his Manchester City debut as a substitute in a 3-1 pre-season friendly win over a K-League XI, nearly scoring with a disallowed goal.
- Monga rejected Arsenal, who were close to signing him.
- He is the third-youngest Premier League player ever.
- He aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
“It was very strong because it was very close to me going there, very close.”
— Jeremy Monga
Monga now aims to prove himself at City under former Leicester boss Enzo Maresca.
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