Premier League
Manchester City has reached a definitive agreement with Everton for the transfer of Iliman Ndiaye for a total package of 65 million pounds. A request from Enzo Maresca to strengthen their offensive rotation. Enzo Maresca's request.
According to The Athletic, the Etihad Stadium entity has been given the green light to subject the attacker to medical examinations after agreeing on personal contract terms, adding a new offensive profile to Enzo Maresca's scheme before the end of the summer period.
🚨⚪️🔵 BREAKING: Manchester City agree deal to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, here we go!
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Club to club agreement in place and green light for medical tests — fee worth £65m package. Personal terms also in place.
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The bidding war among Manchester City, Tottenham, and negotiations with Everton
The agreement for the forward materialized after surpassing the initial discussions Everton had with Tottenham last Sunday. The London entity was considering a parallel operation that included the return of Richarlison to Merseyside and formally consulted Chelsea on the loan of Mykhailo Mudryk, but Manchester's board's involvement tipped the balance with a higher economic proposal.
Goodison Park's leadership explored the option of including Jack Grealish as part of the deal after he played on loan at the club last season, although a direct sale was structured for 65 million pounds. Ndiaye turned down several renewal offers in Merseyside during the last campaign, leaving him with three years left on his contract signed in 2024 from Olympique de Marseille for 15 million pounds (17.7 million euros).
Iliman Ndiaye's stats and fit in Enzo Maresca's squad
Ndiaye bids farewell to Everton after playing in 73 official matches, scoring 17 goals, and providing 4 assists. At the beginning of this season, he started in the first three matches of the English tournament, registering an assist in the opening match against Crystal Palace.
The striker will strengthen Manchester City's offensive line, sharing the position with Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Antoine Semenyo, and Jérémy Doku. The Senegalese international's versatility allows Maresca's coaching staff to have rotation on both flanks and in the attacking front.
The player will travel to Manchester City's facilities on Monday to undergo official medical exams. Once the physical tests are validated, the board will process the contractual documentation with the Premier League to officially complete his incorporation before the September 1 deadline.
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