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Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated Manchester United academy forward Nico Cadeau, according to Ballerz Scout on Instagram. The move is the latest in a series of transfers between the two Manchester rivals. Cadeau, regarded as one of the country's biggest talents in his age group, once scored over 200 goals in a single season and averaged 5.5 goals per game the following campaign. He was also named in the Team of the Tournament at a major youth competition alongside players from Barcelona and Real Madrid. The signing comes one day after Manchester United completed two academy signings from Manchester City, David Eze and Karim Cassim. The article also notes that United had previously strengthened their attack last summer by signing Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, which increased competition for players like Amad Diallo.
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Manchester City have completed the signing of a Manchester United forward in another eye-catching move between the two rival clubs.
Background
Manchester United significantly strengthened their attack last summer by signing Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko. During the 2025/26 Premier League campaign:
- Bryan Mbeumo — 11 goals
- Benjamin Sesko — 11 goals
- Matheus Cunha — 10 goals
The arrivals increased competition across United's forward line. As a result, Amad Diallo played a more rotational role under Michael Carrick, despite featuring regularly. The Ivorian ended the league season with two goals, a drop from his stronger 2024/25 campaign.
Several clubs approached United about a potential move for Amad earlier this summer, but the Red Devils made clear they had no intention of selling the 24-year-old.
This latest move, however, does not involve Amad.
The Transfer
According to Ballerz Scout on Instagram, City have signed highly-rated Manchester United academy forward Nico Cadeau.
The youngster is regarded as one of the country's biggest talents in his age group. Notable achievements include:
- Scoring more than 200 goals in a single season
- Averaging 5.5 goals per game the following campaign
- Receiving a four-year sponsorship deal from Nike at a young age
- Being named in the Team of the Tournament at a major youth competition alongside players from Barcelona and Real Madrid — the only selected player not representing either Spanish giant
Cross-Town Academy Battle
The move comes just one day after Manchester United completed two academy signings from Manchester City. United secured England youth internationals David Eze and Karim Cassim from their local rivals.
City have now responded by landing one of United's brightest young attacking prospects, as the battle for elite academy talent continues across Manchester.
This article first appeared on centredevils and was syndicated with permission.
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Yardbarker: SoccerWestern
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