{
  "id": 4649223,
  "title": "Allan Elias completes £34m move to Manchester City from Palmeiras",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/allan-elias-completes-34m-move-to-manchester-city-from-palmeiras-4649223",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:19:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/31/allan-elias-completes-34m-move-to-manchester-city-from-palmeiras/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City have finalized the £34m transfer of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras, with the deal potentially increasing due to add-ons. The 22-year-old has committed to a five-year contract, pending international clearance, as City's sixth signing of the summer. Academy graduates Elliot Anderson, Geronimo Rulli, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Jeremy Monga, and Pierce Charles have already joined the club. Reports suggest Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez remains a target for City ahead of the transfer window's close.\n\nAllan expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, describing it as a surreal moment and the most prestigious club in the world. He emphasized his desire to become a better player and make a significant contribution to City's success. The young talent, who made 96 appearances for Palmeiras, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists, joined City one week after his compatriot Savino moved to Tottenham Hotspur.\n\nCity's director of football, Hugo Viana, praised Allan's potential, stating that he is an exciting player who thrives in big moments and works hard for the team. The club aims to see him grow and fulfill his ambitions at the Etihad Stadium. Additionally, City has started the new season under new manager Enzo Maresca, achieving two wins from their first two matches.",
  "summary": "Manchester City have completed the signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal that could rise to £34m after add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian has agreed a five-year contract, subject to international clearance, that will see him move to Manchester one week after countryman and fellow winger Savino left to join Tottenham Hotspur. Allan becomes City's sixth signing of the summer, following…",
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  "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."
}