Another young talent chooses the Etihad
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Jeremy Monga from Leicester City. The 16-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the club.
The arrival of one of England’s brightest young prospects is the headline. But the move also says something about how City’s academy has been operating lately.
Over the past few years, the club has grown increasingly effective at convincing elite young players that there is a genuine pathway at the Etihad. Monga’s decision is the latest evidence that message is landing.