Although Manchester City's rise has not been very long compared to other top clubs, they have achieved results quickly, and under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, they have fulfilled their Champions League dreams and truly become the top giants in football. In contrast to Manchester City's rising results, Manchester City's achievements in the academy, whether it is Foden, who has now played at the core level of Manchester City, or Palmer, who has become Chelsea's thigh, are all from Manchester City's academy, and they are still digging new talents for training, which is directly related to the future of Manchester City.
According to the confirmation of well-known football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City completed the deal of 15-year-old American midfielder Sullivan, which cost Manchester City a transfer fee of 1 million euros. This kind of signing method is also a popular signing model at present, the transfer fee price is lower than expected, but the amount of additional terms is relatively high, which is acceptable to both parties of the transfer, and it is also a trend in the future.
Born in 2009, Sullivan is currently the most talented of the U.S. Under-15 internationals and has attracted the attention of many big clubs. In addition to Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dort also maintained an interest in Sullivan and made contacts, but Manchester City were able to complete the deal ahead of other clubs thanks to the club's increased influence, as well as a robust youth system and numerous satellite clubs. From this point of view, Manchester City's appeal in the transfer market is now on par with many established giants.
At the current age of the Under-15s, Sullivan is used more as a striker and winger, but his position could change as he gets older. With his current age, Manchester City does not expect him to grow quickly to the point where he can play for the team, more of an investment in the future, a transfer fee of 1 million euros, compared with the previously signed Echeverry and others, there is a more obvious gap, even if he can't get the opportunity to play in Manchester City in the future, he can also get a place in Manchester City's satellite club.
Investing in the future has always been something that major clubs are doing, and the establishment of the youth system and the number of talents sent are also the key to measuring the success of a club. Previously, more clubs from the Portuguese Super League, Eredivisie and other leagues were digging for outstanding young players in South America and around the world, but as clubs including Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona joined the competition for young players, young players have become the target of many teams. Of course, it will take a long time and a long way for Manchester City's signings, including Sullivan, to become competitive, but Manchester City is betting on the future.