Elliot Anderson lauds City as ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116m Forest transfer
Elliot Anderson has completed a £116 million transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, calling City the 'kings of Manchester' and praising their relentless winning culture. The 23-year-old midfielder, a key part of England's third-place World Cup finish, was the record British transfer fee until Morgan Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea. Anderson, who began his career at Newcastle before joining Forest for £35m in 2024, signed a contract until 2031. He is City's first major signing under new manager Enzo Maresca, who succeeded Pep Guardiola. Anderson cited Kevin De Bruyne as a childhood inspiration and led the Premier League last season in touches, duels won, and possession wins. He is relishing the upcoming Manchester derby on September 13.
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