Jeremy Monga transfer: Man City complete £10m signing of 17-year-old from Leicester City | Football news
Manchester City have completed the signing of Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.
The midfielder, who turned 17 on Friday, has signed a five-year contract until the summer of 2031 and joins for £10m plus add-ons. Sky Sports News you understand.
Monga is the third-youngest player ever to play in the Premier League and the second-youngest player for Leicester, having made his top-flight debut against Newcastle United in April 2025, aged 15 years and 271 days.
The England U19 played 30 times in all competitions for Leicester in 2025/26, contributing one goal and two assists. In total he made 37 appearances for the Foxes, including seven in the Premier League.
“When I realized that Manchester City were interested, I immediately knew that this was the right decision for me,” Monga told City’s website.
“For any young footballer, to be part of this amazing club is a dream come true. This has been the best club in England for the last 10 years. It has also given opportunities to players from the Academy like Phil Foden and Nico O’Reilly to show that the way is there.
“It’s an honor to be here, and I’m excited to join.”
Monga becomes the third English player to join new coach Enzo Maresca this summer following the goalkeeper’s arrival. Pierce Charles and a record £116m signing Elliot Anderson.
‘We feel he will continue to improve’
Meanwhile, City’s director of football Hugo Viana added: “Jeremy is an exciting player who has made great strides in his young career.
“We already know him very well as a team and have seen his ability first hand since his time at Leicester. At 17 years of age, we feel that he will continue to improve and that this is the right next step in his career.
“We look forward to supporting him every step of the way on his journey.”
Wanted Arsenal but now Man City – how good is Monga?
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He turned 17 this summer – but has already been part of the transfer story between two of England’s best clubs.
Jeremy Monga looks like i will go Arsenal. He was keen to join after holding talks with the Gunners.
But such is the fast-paced nature of the transfer market Manchester City they swooped in at the 11th hour to sign him for £10m plus add-ons – a price Arsenal were unwilling to pay.
It’s a steep fee for someone so young but Monga’s potential is just as great. Ever since he made his Premier League debut last year at the age of 15 years and 271 days, clubs have been watching him.
He was so young in his Premier League debut that he was not legally allowed to have a Leicester betting sponsor on his shirt.
Monga’s age puts him in good company. He is the third youngest ever Premier League player behind Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman. No wonder the Gunners wanted him so badly.
And even after a season with Leicester’s first team in the Championship that led to relegation, the best teams in the country have seen more than enough of Monga’s talent.
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