New Record Signing! Manchester City Officially Announce the 23-Year-Old England International's Arrival for a Total of £116 Million, Setting Two Major Records

On the evening of July 2, Beijing time, Premier League powerhouse Manchester City officially confirmed the acquisition of Elliot Anderson, a 23-year-old midfielder from Nottingham Forest.[Watch the Premier League on Migu Video]

Since Elliot Anderson is participating in the World Cup with England, he underwent his medical in Kansas, USA. The completion of the transfer procedures will be finalized after he returns to England.

Manchester City expressed that everyone at the club wishes Elliot Anderson and the England team good luck in their World Cup campaign and looks forward to welcoming him to Manchester at the appropriate time.

According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City will pay Nottingham Forest a transfer fee of £116 million for Elliot Anderson, with no additional clauses.

This makesElliot Anderson surpasses Jack Grealish (transfer fee of £100 million) to become Manchester City's most expensive signing in history. He also breaks the record for the highest transfer fee ever paid for a British player..

Born on November 6, 2002, Elliot Anderson plays as a midfielder. This season, he made 50 appearances across all competitions for Nottingham Forest, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists.

Anderson is also a key starter for the England national team in the current World Cup. He has started all four of England's matches in the tournament so far, contributing one assist. Currently, his market value, according to German outlet Transfermarkt, is €75 million.Watch the Premier League on Migu Video, and catch all 20 teams' matches in the new season on Migu Video to witness the battle for supremacy in the Premier League.