Overview
- City completed the transfer first agreed in June and introduced Anderson to fans this week, and he has begun training under new manager Enzo Maresca.
- The 23-year-old will wear the No. 5 shirt previously worn by John Stones and says he is determined to justify the reported £116 million fee with strong performances.
- Anderson said he rejected recruitment approaches from Manchester United players while on holiday in Portugal and chose City because he has long followed the club.
- He could make his first competitive appearance in the Community Shield against Arsenal on Sunday, an early chance to win silverware and show his fit in Maresca’s system.
- Barcelona’s reported renewed bid for Rodri has left the Spain midfielder’s future uncertain, a development that would likely accelerate Anderson’s shift into a more central midfield role.