A prodigy on the rise
Manchester City have agreed to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £12.5 million, including a sell‑on clause, in a move that underscores the club’s intent to bolster their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. The agreement was orchestrated by Enzo Maresca, the newly appointed head coach, who previously worked with the teenager at Leicester and identified him as a player capable of adding a dynamic dimension to the squad.
At 16, Monga arrives with a reputation built on dazzling dribbling and a direct style of play. He made his Premier League debut at the age of 15 years and 271 days, becoming the third‑youngest player ever to appear in the competition, and his performances for Leicester’s under‑21 side have drawn admiration from traditional powerhouses such as Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Monga’s rise has been underpinned by a scholarship agreement with Leicester that is set to convert into a professional contract once he turns 17. In the Championship last season he featured in 30 matches, contributing a goal and two assists while averaging 7.8 successful take‑ons per 90 minutes with a 36 percent success rate across all competitions.
The transfer also reflects broader instability at Leicester, where the club was relegated after being deducted six points for breaching the English Football League’s profitability and sustainability rules. Despite the upheaval, Monga’s potential as a future Premier League attacking talent remains evident, even as areas for development continue to be identified.