Ndiaye completes £65m move to Manchester City from non-league football
Ndiaye has sealed a £65m move to Manchester City, capping an extraordinary career trajectory that began in non-league football. The deal represents one of the most striking jumps in modern English football, with the player bypassing the traditional development pyramid to land directly at the reigning Premier League champions. The transfer is expected to be formally announced by the club in due course, with Ndiaye set to join City's squad ahead of the new season.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukA £65m fee for a player coming from non-league football is almost unheard of and signals Manchester City's continued willingness to invest aggressively in talent regardless of pedigree. The move underlines the premium Premier League clubs are placing on raw potential and the widening gulf between the top flight and the rest of English football. If Ndiaye settles quickly, this could be one of the signings of the window; if not, it will be cited as another example of inflated fees for unproven talent.
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