#Academy
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Charlie Holt Leaves Man City After 12 Years to Join Cardiff City
Charlie Holt, a 17-year-old midfielder, has left Manchester City's academy after 12 years to join Cardiff City on a free transfer.
10 October 2026
City Duo Shine as England Cruise Past Czechia at Wembley
Elliot Anderson and Marc Guehi started England's 3-0 win over Czechia, with Anderson impressing in midfield. Rico Lewis was an unused substitute.
7 October 2026
Pierce Charles: The Loan Star Making a Case for City's Future
Pierce Charles' impressive loan spell at QPR and four clean sheets for Northern Ireland suggest Manchester City may have a future first-team goalkeeper on their hands.
6 October 2026
Xavier Parker: City's 16-Year-Old Midfielder Lands Spot on Next Generation 2026 List
Xavier Parker, 16, has been named on The Guardian's Next Generation 2026 list after a standout season in City's academy and a first-team tour of Asia.
6 October 2026 Floyd Samba: From City Debut Double to a Third Country in Weeks
Floyd Samba scored twice on his City debut, then represented Germany at U19 level. The 17-year-old has now played youth international football for three countries.
5 October 2026
Haaland fitness, FA warning and Samba's Germany switch: City talking points
Erling Haaland's early withdrawal for Norway, the FA's ongoing deliberations and Floyd Samba's Germany switch feature in our round-up of the latest City talking points.
5 October 2026
City Join Race for Brazilian Teenager Breno Sales as Vasco Stand Firm
Manchester City are monitoring Vasco da Gama teenager Breno Sales, but Vasco have rejected a €10m bid and are under no pressure to sell.
4 October 2026
Borson: City 'Couldn't Have Expected a Worse Outcome' as Relegation Looms
Former City financial adviser Stefan Borson says relegation is inevitable and the club couldn't have expected a worse outcome from the hearing, with an appeal against 114 charges...
3 October 2026 Manchester City Seal Liam Ogunsuyi Signing as Academy Recruitment Drive Continues
Manchester City have completed the signing of 14-year-old Sunderland striker Liam Ogunsuyi, who scored twice against his former club earlier this week.
2 October 2026
Divine Mukasa's West Ham Loan: A New Role Sparks Growth
Divine Mukasa is growing in a new central midfield role at West Ham, scoring twice in nine games as Man City's loan plan pays off.
28 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi's Morocco Masterclass Piles Pressure on Maresca to Hand Him a City Start
Ayyoub Bouaddi produced a midfield masterclass for Morocco in their 2-0 AFCON qualifier win over Gabon, piling pressure on Enzo Maresca to hand the 18-year-old a Manchester City...
27 September 2026
Max Alleyne Volley Sets England U21s on Course for Euro Qualification
Max Alleyne scored as four Manchester City players started for England Under-21s in a 4-2 win over Kazakhstan, keeping the Young Lions on track for Euro qualification.
26 September 2026 Cavan Sullivan: Man City's 16-Year-Old American Gem Earns First USMNT Call-Up
Cavan Sullivan, the 16-year-old Man City-bound midfielder, has earned his first USMNT call-up after a standout season for Philadelphia Union in MLS.
24 September 2026 Karim Cassim Completes Unusual City to United Switch
Karim Cassim, a 17-year-old midfielder, has left City's academy to join Manchester United after Premier League ratification.
24 September 2026
Mishel Nduka Confirms Manchester City Move From Arsenal With Four-Word Message
Teenage midfielder Mishel Nduka has confirmed his move to Manchester City from Arsenal, posting a four-word message on Instagram as he joins the club's academy.
22 September 2026 Cavan Sullivan's MLS Breakthrough Shows Why City Are Waiting
Cavan Sullivan has taken MLS by storm in 2026, and the 16-year-old's form for Philadelphia Union explains why Manchester City are happy to wait until 2027.
20 September 2026