‘Kings of Manchester’-How Elliot Anderson Already Made Enemies of Man Utd Fans
New Manchester City signing Elliot Anderson has sparked controversy among Manchester United fans by calling City the 'Kings of Manchester.' The comments follow his high-profile transfer and reflect the shifting power dynamics in Manchester soccer since 2013.
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Elliot Anderson appeared to take a shot at Manchester United on his first day as a Manchester City player, suggesting he’s only ever known one successful team in Manchester.
Anderson was briefly the most expensive player in Premier League history when City agreed to pay Nottingham Forest a club record £116 million ($154.5 million) earlier this month. But before the midfielder was even through the door to have his first photoshoot in sky blue, Chelsea surpassed that record with a £117 million ($155.8 million) deal for Morgan Rogers .
Still, Anderson faces significant pressure to justify his price tag, but is clearly satisfied with his choice. Manchester United had been interested in the England international, but his apparent preference for City and Forest’s exorbitant demands saw the Red Devils back off and pursue Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans instead.
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