Jeremy Monga Completes Transfer to Manchester City from Leicester

Manchester City have confirmed the transfer of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, with the club beating Arsenal to his signature in a deal reported at £12.5m by The Guardian - Football transfer coverage (Rumour Mill / transfer window).

The move brings Monga to the Etihad under head coach Enzo Maresca, who worked with the teenager during his promotion-winning campaign at Leicester in the 2023-24 season. That existing relationship appears to have been a material factor in City’s pursuit, with Arsenal also understood to have been in contention for the signing, per the same report.

BBC Sport - Transfer Gossip column had flagged City’s interest ahead of confirmation, noting the deal represented an early competitive blow landed on Arsenal in the summer window.

No contract length has been reported by either outlet at this stage.

Monga carries no current senior international caps — his progression at City will be one to monitor for any future Socceroos eligibility considerations, should he qualify to represent Australia.