In a surprising turn of events, Manchester City have beaten out fierce rivals Arsenal and Liverpool to secure the signing of promising Chelsea forward Ryan McAidoo during the June 2024 transfer window.
According to reports from sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, City were able to make a stronger proposal than the other Premier League clubs vying for the young player’s services. This comes as a shock, as Arsenal had previously been considered the frontrunners to land the talented attacker.
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Ryan McAidoo leaves Chelsea and he’s set to join Manchester City, here we go!
Advertisement2008 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
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2024
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McAidoo, who has impressed with his performances for the England U16 and U17 national teams, will now be making the move to the Etihad Stadium to join the Premier League champions. This will undoubtedly be a disappointment for Chelsea’s academy, which has played a key role in developing the forward over the years.
The transfer represents a significant coup for Manchester City, who have managed to fend off competition from their title rivals to secure the signing of one of the most promising young attacking talents in English football. This move will bolster City’s squad depth and provide them with an exciting prospect for the future.
While the details of the transfer fee and contract have not been disclosed, it is clear that Manchester City have pulled off a major transfer victory, beating out Arsenal and Liverpool to land the Chelsea forward.
Ryan McAidoo vs Crystal Palace U18. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/OYP0IVjYQF
Advertisement— Nathan (@CFC_Nathan_) March 10, 2024