The American teenager is set to join the Champions League holders despite interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Roddy ConsRoddyConsUpdate: Mar 17th, 2024 11:28 EDT0
ADAM VAUGHANEFE
Premier League and Champions League holders Manchester City look to have beaten Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to the signing of American teenager Cavan Sullivan, one of the most promising young players in world soccer who is currently part of the academy at MLS club Philadelphia Union.
City deal for Sullivan to be completed “soon”
Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported the news on Sunday, claiming a deal was expected to be finalised “soon”.
🚨🔵 EXCL: Manchester City are closing in on deal to sign American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan, deal agreed!2009 born talent set to join #MCFC in the next years from Ph. Union despite Real, BVB, Bayern interest.City Academy, doing excellent job on talents.Here we go, soon. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/w91WKM01OH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 17, 2024
“Manchester City are closing in on deal to sign American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan, deal agreed!” Romano revealed on social network X. “2009 born talent set to join MCFC in the next years from Ph. Union despite Real, BVB, Bayern interest. City Academy, doing excellent job on talents. Here we go, soon.”
Sullivan is just 14 years old but plays for the Union’s Under-17 team. However, he featured for Philadelphia Union II in preseason and their head coach, Marlon LeBlanc, stated last week he would “really start to work him into the second team” after the GA (Generation Adidas) Cup, a youth tournament which runs from 30 March to 7 April.
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There has already been a significant amount of hype surrounding Sullivan, who City believe is “the best 14 year old in the world,” according to former USMNT player and current MLS Apple TV commentator Taylor Twellman. The ex-New England Revolution attacker even suggested the youngster could offer something to the Union’s first team in MLS right now.
Cavan Sullivan of the @PhilaUnion will have many a choices for his next endeavor professionally but scouts from @ManCity believe he is the “best 14yr old in the world”….and they aren’t exaggerating. @BlackYellow naturally very interested as well. Could he help Curtin now?! #MLS
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) March 15, 2024
