Manchester City Complete £10m Signing of Teenager Jeremy Monga
Manchester City have signed 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £10m plus add-ons, beating Arsenal to a deal for one of English football's youngest ever Premier League players.
Manchester City have signed 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of £10m plus add-ons, Sky Sports News understands. Monga, who turned 17 on Friday, has put pen to paper on a five-year contract running until the summer of 2031.
The move comes as a surprise twist in the transfer market. Monga had been expected to join Arsenal after holding talks with the Gunners, but City moved in late to complete the deal at a valuation Arsenal were unwilling to match.
A rare talent at a young age
Monga is the third-youngest player to ever appear in the Premier League, behind Arsenal pair Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman. He made his top-flight debut against Newcastle United in April 2025 at just 15 years and 271 days old, making him Leicester's second-youngest ever appearance maker.
He was so young at the time of his debut that he was legally barred from wearing Leicester's front-of-shirt betting sponsor on his jersey.
- England U19 international.
- Made 37 senior appearances for Leicester in total, including 7 in the Premier League.
- Played 30 times across all competitions in 2025/26, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists.
Despite Leicester's relegation from the Premier League last season, top clubs continued to track Monga's progress closely.
What Monga said
Speaking to Manchester City's official website, Monga said joining the club felt like an easy decision once he learned of their interest.
"When I became aware that Manchester City were interested, I knew instantly this was the right choice for me. For any young footballer, to become part of this amazing club is a dream come true. This has been the best club in England over the past 10 years."
- Jeremy Monga, Manchester City winger
He pointed to the club's track record of developing academy players into first-team regulars, citing Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly as examples.
"It is a privilege to be here, and I'm delighted to have joined."
- Jeremy Monga, Manchester City winger
Third English signing of the summer
Monga becomes the third English player to join new head coach Enzo Maresca's squad this summer. He follows goalkeeper Pierce Charles and record signing Elliot Anderson, who arrived for £116m.
Key facts at a glance
- Manchester City sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £10m plus add-ons.
- Monga, who turned 17 on Friday, signs a five-year deal until 2031.
- Arsenal had been favourites for the winger before City hijacked the move.
- He is the third-youngest player ever to appear in the Premier League.
- Made 37 senior appearances for Leicester, including 7 in the Premier League.
- Monga is the third English signing of Enzo Maresca's summer, after Pierce Charles and Elliot Anderson.
Source: Sky Sports News
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Manchester City pay for Jeremy Monga?
Manchester City signed Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of £10m plus add-ons, according to Sky Sports News.
How old is Jeremy Monga?
Monga turned 17 on Friday and has signed a five-year contract with Manchester City running until the summer of 2031.
Was Monga close to joining Arsenal instead?
Yes. Monga had held talks with Arsenal and was expected to join the Gunners, but Manchester City moved in late and completed the deal at a valuation Arsenal were unwilling to match.
What are Monga's career highlights so far?
Monga is the third-youngest player to ever appear in the Premier League, behind Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman. He made 37 senior appearances for Leicester City, including 7 in the Premier League, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists in 2025/26.
