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  "id": 4665019,
  "title": "Man City confirm signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/man-city-confirm-signing-of-allan-elias-from-palmeiras-4665019",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:23:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1523012/man-city-confirm-signing-allan-elias-palmeiras"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City have officially announced the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras on a five-year contract. Director of Football Hugo Viana praised the young talent, stating that he believes Elias will significantly enhance the squad. Elias, who has made 96 appearances for Palmeiras, expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City. The club's recent arrivals include Elliot Anderson, Geronimo Rulli, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Jeremy Monga, and Pierce Charles. For Elias, the move represents a pinnacle in his career, stating it is \"the proudest moment of my life\" to join a club with such a rich history. The young Floridian emphasized his desire to become another successful Brazilian player in the Premier League, citing the achievements of teammates like Gabriel Jesus, Ederson, and Fernandinho as inspiration.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER CITY have confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras on a five-year contract, the club’s sixth summer arrival.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Man City confirm signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/man-city-confirm-signing-of-allan-elias-from-palmeiras",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:08:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brazilian winger Allan joins Man City from Palmeiras in ‘surreal’ move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/brazilian-winger-allan-joins-man-city-from-palmeiras-in-surreal-move",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:46:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/man-city-sign-palmeiras-winger-allan-on-five-year-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:29:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Manchester City sign Brazilian winger Alan Elias until 2031",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/manchester-city-sign-brazilian-winger-alan-elias-until-2031",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:58:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
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