Manchester City have secured the signature of Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth a reported £65 million.
Having sanction the departure of Savinho and Omar Marmoush to Tottenham Hotspur, Ndiaye joins Enzo Maresca’s team to have a new front line.
The 26-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Premier League title hopefuls.
“I’ve worked my whole life for an opportunity like this,” Ndiaye told City’s official website. “City are one of the best clubs in the world and I’ve seen them win everything as I’ve grown up.
“To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I’m determined to grab it with both hands.
“It’s not always been easy in my career, but I always had the belief that I could play for a team challenging for the biggest prizes and now I’m here. It feels so good.
“I love to play with the ball on the floor in an attacking team that wants to score as many goals as possible. That’s why I know this is the perfect fit.
“City fans can rest assured that I will give my all to bring more success to this incredible club.”
Iliman Ndiaye during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Crystal Palace. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Ndiaye impressed at Everton after joining the club from Marseille in 2024, scoring 17 goals in 74 appearances for The Toffees.
He was previously with Sheffield United, where he shone in the Championship and earned a move to France.
“Iliman is a very talented footballer,” said City’s director of football Hugo Viana.
“He’s had to work incredibly hard to reach this level and in my first conversation with him it was immediately obvious how grounded he is and the determination he has to be the best player he can be.
“I’ve no doubt City fans will get a thrill seeing him in action for us.
“We know this club develops players. We make a commitment to every single player we sign that we will make them better footballers.
“I am really excited to see the level Iliman can reach in the years ahead because I know for sure working with Enzo and his staff is going ensure he becomes a top-class Premier League player.”
Enzo Maresca’s attacking options have been bolstered by the additions of Brazilian winger Allan and now Ndiaye.
