Manchester City sign Iliman Ndiaye for £60m

Manchester City have completed the £60 million transfer of Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye, adding the 22‑year‑old to a squad already competing on multiple fronts. Upon unveiling the signing, Ndiaye said that playing in the UEFA Champions League “is where I belong,” underscoring his ambition to contribute at the highest level of European football.

The acquisition follows Ndiaye’s development at Rennes, where he broke into the first team before a loan spell at Sunderland in the English Championship. Manchester City’s management confirmed the fee reflects the player’s potential and recent performances, and the club expects him to integrate into Pep Guardiola’s rotating attack during the upcoming season. Ndiaye’s arrival bolsters City’s depth as they aim to retain domestic titles and advance in the Champions League, aligning his personal goals with the team’s objectives.