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Man Utd Poaches City's 16-Year-Old Star David Eze
26 Sep
Summary
- David Eze, a 16-year-old midfielder, transferred from Manchester City to Manchester United.
- Eze has been capped by England at the youth level and signed a pre-professional contract.
- This is United's second signing from City, following Karim Cassim's arrival.
Manchester United has officially announced the acquisition of highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder David Eze from Manchester City.
Eze, a product of City's esteemed academy system, has already represented England at youth international levels. He has committed to a pre-professional contract with United, which will transition to a full professional deal upon his 17th birthday.
This signing underscores United's strategic objective to enhance their academy's depth. The club reportedly fended off interest from multiple European clubs to secure Eze's signature. He recently toured Old Trafford as part of the transfer process.
The arrival of Eze follows closely on the heels of Manchester United unveiling Karim Cassim, another young talent also acquired from Manchester City. This double swoop highlights United's ongoing commitment to nurturing and attracting top young players, despite ongoing speculation surrounding another young player, JJ Gabriel.
