Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Manchester City Sign Senegal International Iliman Ndiaye On Five-Year Deal
Manchester City has signed footballer Iliman Ndiaye for five years.
Ndiaye is from Senegal and has played for the national team 44 times.
He most recently played for Everton.
He also played for Marseille and Sheffield United.
Ndiaye can use both feet and play on either wing or in the middle.
He said joining City was a dream opportunity.
He believes City's attacking style suits him.
Football director Hugo Viana said Ndiaye is talented, hardworking and determined.
The club expects him to develop further under manager Enzo Maresca and his staff.
Manchester City announced the signing of Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye on a five-year deal.
Ndiaye joins City after playing for Everton from 2024 to 2026.
The forward previously represented Marseille and Sheffield United.
Ndiaye has made 44 appearances for Senegal, including at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.
Ndiaye and Director of Football Hugo Viana said he is determined to help City achieve further success.
- Who
- Manchester City and Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye are involved in the transfer.
- What
- Manchester City announced Ndiaye's signing on a five-year deal.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday, ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
- Where
- The announcement came from Manchester, with Ndiaye joining Manchester City.
- Why
- Ndiaye is expected to contribute to Manchester City's revamped squad, while he said the club's attacking style is a good fit for him.
- Player
- Iliman Ndiaye
- New club
- Manchester City
- Previous club
- Everton
- Contract
- Five years
- Nationality
- Senegalese
- National appearances
- 44
- Playing positions
- Either wing or central attacking role
- Upcoming season
- 2026-27 Premier League season