Manchester City confirm signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on five-year deal

[p]The 26-year-old was a standout for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/everton/KluSTr9s/"]Everton[/a] last season, scoring six goals and providing three assists in his 34 games.[/p][p]On Friday night it looked like [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ndiaye-iliman/Im0c6Oy7/"]Ndiaye[/a] was on his way to Tottenham after the North London club agreed a deal with David Moyes’ side.[/p][p]That deal depended on Richarlison heading the other way, however, but the Brazilian was unable to agree personal terms with his former club.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Man City[/a] swooped in and have now confirmed the signing in a deal worth up to £65 million.[/p][p]It’s understood the Deadline Day move for the Senegal international consists of £60m plus a further £5m in add-ons.[/p][p]Ndiaye has signed a five-year contract which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.[/p][embed guid="3197bbe8-f2b5-4b51-9c82-43d617c7e5e5" url="https://x.com/ManCity/status/2094878643143033092" social-type="twitter" /][p]Speaking to Man City’s website, Ndiaye said:[b] "I’ve worked my whole life for an opportunity like this.[/b][/p][p]"City are one of the best clubs in the world and I’ve seen them win everything as I’ve grown up.[/p][p][b]"To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I’m determined to grab it with both hands.[/b][/p][p]"It’s not always been easy in my career, but I always had the belief that I could play for a team challenging for the biggest prizes and now I’m here. It feels so good.[/p][p][b]"I love to play with the ball on the floor in an attacking team that wants to score as many goals as possible. That’s why I know this is the perfect fit.[/b][/p][p]"City fans can rest assured that I will give my all to bring more success to this incredible club."[/p]