Manchester City have officially secured the signing of West Ham United academy prospect Xavier Parker, as reported by Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
This deal follows City’s capture of another West Ham graduate, Divin Mubama, just last month, signalling the club’s ongoing effort to bolster their pool of young talent.
Over recent years, Manchester City have placed significant emphasis on recruiting promising youth players from across the globe, often developing them into first-team stars or selling them for substantial profits. This strategy has contributed to their successful and sustainable business model, evident in their continued dominance in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola’s side has generated more income this summer than any other Premier League club, largely through the sale of young players.
Parker, a midfielder for West Ham’s under-18s last season, is the latest addition to City’s growing collection of promising young talents, as they continue their pursuit of Europe’s brightest prospects.
More to follow later on this breaking story.
‘Recruiting promising young players’ or tapping up their agents and parents?
Lopeteguis best mate Guardiola plundering our academy for our best young talent yet again? What’s going on here?