Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of Ryan McAidoo, fending off interest from other Premier League clubs for the youngster.
Arsenal were best placed to sign the youngster before City swooped in. And now, the Sky Blues have swiftly reached an agreement to add another talented player to their youth ranks.
Ryan McAidoo joins Manchester City from Chelsea
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Ryan McAidoo leaves Chelsea and he’s set to join Manchester City, here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2024
2008 born talented forward decides to join City, deal hijacked after proposals from other Premier League top clubs.
Deal in place and huge talent for #MCFC Academy. pic.twitter.com/7t0VygVBrS
The 16-year-old primarily plays as a central midfielder, and made four appearances in the U18 Premier League this season, according to Transfermarkt. He has represented England at the U16 and U17 levels, and has been highly rated by scouts so far.
City have been signing some of the best young talent to improve their youth squad with the likes of Finley Gorman, Claudio Echeverri, Emilio Lawrence and Kylan Midwood joining them over the past couple of seasons.
The superior facilities and project makes City a very lucrative prospect for young players right now, especially given how Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb and Cole Palmer have turned out after working their way up the academy.
Which other academy players have left Chelsea this summer?
Lewis Hall, Ian Maatsen and Omari Hutchinson
