Manchester: Iliman Ndiaye, Manchester City's new attacking player, frankly admitted that "there was no way to refuse" when contacted by a club of Manchester City's caliber, confirming that playing in the UEFA Champions League is a stage he truly deserves. The 26-year-old moved from Everton to Manchester City on the final day of the transfer window for £60 million, and was immediately given a starting place in the Premier League game where Man City narrowly defeated Coventry 1-0 last weekend.

According to Thai News Agency, during the final weeks of the transfer window, Ndiaye almost joined Tottenham Hotspur after Spurs had reached an agreement on the transfer fee with Everton. However, the deal fell through because Spurs were unable to sell Richarlison, allowing Manchester City to swoop in and secure his services.

Throughout his two seasons with Everton, despite the club finishing in the lower half of the table, Ndiaye quickly became a fan favorite with his dribbling skills on the wing and his impressive 17 goals since his £15 million move from Marseille in 2024.

Ndiaye's career path is a true miracle. He began his professional football career in the lower leagues at Boreham Wood before moving to Hyde United, located just 7 miles from the Etihad Stadium, 7 years ago. He then developed his skills with Sheffield United, Marseille, Everton, before finally joining the top team of his era, Manchester City.