Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Manchester City Signs Elliot Anderson in Record Deal
Elliot Anderson, a 23-year-old midfielder, has moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City on a five-year contract.
He was a key player for Forest, helping them finish seventh in the Premier League and qualify for European football.
Manchester City paid a club-record fee for Anderson, who is excited to join a team known for winning trophies.
The transfer was finalized during the World Cup, and Anderson will now play under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Elliot Anderson signs for Manchester City on a five-year deal until June 2031.
Anderson joins City from Nottingham Forest after an outstanding campaign.
The transfer fee is a club-record, surpassing the £100 million spent on Jack Grealish in 2021.
Anderson was a key player for Forest, helping them qualify for European football.
Anderson expressed his excitement to join a team known for winning trophies.
- Who
- Elliot Anderson, a 23-year-old midfielder
- What
- Completed a move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest
- When
- The transfer was finalized ahead of England's Group L clash with Panama during the World Cup
- Where
- Manchester City, England
- Why
- Anderson wanted to test himself at the highest level and win trophies with Manchester City
Manchester City's Perspective
Nottingham Forest's Perspective
Transfer Fee
Manchester City's Perspective
Manchester City paid a club-record fee for Anderson, surpassing the £100 million spent on Jack Grealish in 2021.
Nottingham Forest's Perspective
Nottingham Forest received a significant amount for Anderson, who was a key player in their recent success.
Player's Future
Manchester City's Perspective
Anderson will have the opportunity to test himself at the highest level and win trophies with Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest's Perspective
Forest will need to find a replacement for Anderson, who was instrumental in their European qualification and strong league performances.
- Player
- Elliot Anderson
- Age
- 23
- Position
- Midfielder
- Previous Club
- Nottingham Forest
- New Club
- Manchester City
- Contract Length
- Five years (until June 2031)
- Transfer Fee
- Club-record fee (exact amount not disclosed)
- Manager
- Enzo Maresca