Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done

Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal doneImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Anderson was a central figure in England's World Cup campaign after making his senior debut in August 2025Published1 minute agoManchester City have confirmed the arrival of Elliot Anderson on a five-year deal.The 23-year-old midfielder, who joins from Nottingham Forest, has signed a contract which runs until June 2031.First agreed when he was playing for England at the World Cup, the deal was poised to make Anderson the most expensive player in British history but has since been eclipsed by Morgan Rogers' £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea.Anderson says he didn't hesitate when presented with the opportunity to join "one of the biggest clubs in the world"."As soon as I knew [City] wanted me, I was absolutely determined to make this move happen," Anderson said."You want to test yourself at the highest level. Being at City means I have that opportunity."As soon as I arrive in Manchester after a break, I will be doing everything I can to establish myself in the City team."Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?Published2 JulyMan City agree record fee with Forest for AndersonPublished25 JuneAfter joining Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for £35m, Anderson became an integral player as the club finished seventh in the Premier League and qualified for Europe for the first time in 30 years.Last season, Anderson helped Forest to the Europa League semi-finals and was the Premier League leader for touches and duels won.He also became a key feature of Thomas Tuchel's England side, featuring in every game at the World Cup.City agreed to pay a club record fee for Anderson, exceeding the £100m spent on Jack Grealish in 2021, and fended off competition from Manchester United.Talks around Anderson's future were ongoing during the World Cup and an agreement was reached between Forest and City on the eve of Eng...