Manchester City Secures Record Signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

In a landmark transfer, Manchester City has signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a record fee of £116 million. This move marks a significant moment as the club prepares for a future without Pep Guardiola. Anderson, currently on international duty with England in the FIFA World Cup 2026, has been a crucial player in the tournament. His contract includes a potential weekly salary of £300,000 and an option for an extension until 2032. Discover more about this historic signing and its implications for both clubs.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 26, 2026, 23:56 IST

Manchester City Makes Historic Move for Elliot Anderson

Manchester, UK - June 26: In a groundbreaking transfer, Manchester City has finalized a deal to acquire England and Nottingham Forest talent Elliot Anderson for a staggering fee, marking a significant shift as they prepare for a future without Pep Guardiola.

The Premier League runners-up from the 2025-26 season have committed to a payment of £116 million, with no additional clauses attached. This amount eclipses the previous record of £100 million set when they signed Jack Grealish in 2021, making Anderson the most expensive player in British football history, according to reports from a leading sports outlet.

If he meets all performance-related targets, Anderson could earn a weekly wage of £300,000. The five-year contract includes an option for an additional year, potentially keeping him at the club until 2032.

Nottingham Forest has proven to be formidable negotiators this summer, having turned down a £106 million offer earlier, which would have set a new standard in English football. Anderson originally joined Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million in 2023.

Currently, Anderson is representing England in the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he has been a key player in both group matches against Croatia and Ghana. His contributions have been vital to England's performance. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel's team has allowed him to undergo a medical examination in New York on Friday, even as he remains with the squad preparing for their final group stage match against Panama in New Jersey.