{
  "id": 19638110,
  "title": "\"I Need to Take English Lessons!\" - Allan Elias Lifts Lid on Manchester City Dressing Room and First Brazil Call-Up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/i-need-to-take-english-lessons-allan-elias-lifts-lid-on-manchester",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/english-lessons-allan-elias-lifts-103000602.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Allan Elias has opened up about his transition to life at Manchester City and his recent selection for the Brazil national team. The winger joined the English club from Palmeiras in August for a fee of €40 million. Moving to a new country at 22, with a new language and the physical demands of the Premier League, would be a daunting challenge for anyone. However, Elias has found support in the dressing room with a group of Portuguese-speaking teammates, including Vitor Reis, Matheus Nunes, and Ruben Dias. These familiar faces have helped him adapt to his new environment.\n\nElias has also admitted that English lessons are part of his routine at Manchester City, as he strives to keep up with the fast-paced environment. Despite the challenges, Elias has been surprised and excited to receive his first call-up to the Brazil national team. He expressed his happiness and nervousness, highlighting the impressive players he will be playing alongside, such as Raphinha, Vini, and Endrick. His father's support has been a significant factor in motivating him, and he remains focused on making the most of this opportunity.",
  "summary": "Allan Elias joined Man City from Palmeiras for €40M in August.Moving to a new country aged 22 - with a new language to pick up and the physical demands of the Premier League to get to grips with - w...",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}