Manchester City splash out on teenage sensation Jeremy Monga, but where does he rank among the most expensive 16-year-old signings?
Jeremy Monga, 17, has signed a five-year contract with Manchester City until June 2031 for a fee around €11.7 million. The young player made his Premier League debut in April 2025 for Leicester City at 15 years and 271 days, becoming the second-youngest player in Premier League history. He is now third behind Arsenal's Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri.
Manchester City's newly-appointed manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Monga at Leicester, is reportedly behind the club's move for the player. The deal was completed when Monga was 16, making him one of the most expensive signings for a player of that age.
The most expensive 16-year-old signing was Barcelona's purchase of midfielder Pedri from Las Palmas for €23m in 2019. Monaco's signings of Pietro Pellegri and Willem Geubbels rank second and third, respectively. Monga's transfer would place him fourth on the list, surpassing Arsenal's 2006 signing of Theo Walcott from Southampton for €11m as the most expensive 16-year-old acquired by an English club.
Manchester City's newly-appointed manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Monga at Leicester, is reportedly behind the club's move for the player. The deal was completed when Monga was 16, making him one of the most expensive signings for a player of that age.
The most expensive 16-year-old signing was Barcelona's purchase of midfielder Pedri from Las Palmas for €23m in 2019. Monaco's signings of Pietro Pellegri and Willem Geubbels rank second and third, respectively. Monga's transfer would place him fourth on the list, surpassing Arsenal's 2006 signing of Theo Walcott from Southampton for €11m as the most expensive 16-year-old acquired by an English club.
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