Ndiaye Joins City for 88M | MLS News

Manchester City just pulled off a stunning move for Iliman Ndiaye, a 21-goal contributor for Everton, in a deal worth nearly $88 million — and he’s already making an impact. Spurs were reportedly close to signing him, but Ndiaye chose City for Champions League football, a non-negotiable after discussing it with his wife. Spurs’ absence from European competition sealed the deal. City had eyed Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo before pivoting to Ndiaye, who dazzled in his debut against Coventry — even earning praise from Haaland. But manager Enzo Maresca is all about precision, noting Ndiaye’s positioning flaws while acknowledging his raw talent. The Senegalese winger now faces a steep learning curve to crack City’s elite squad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce2a57d5e54bd779