{
  "id": 5067369,
  "title": "'You will always be in my heart' - Ndiaye's message to Everton fans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/you-will-always-be-in-my-heart-ndiayes-message-to-everton-fans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:36:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/always-heart-ndiayes-message-everton-103624325.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye expressed his gratitude to fans, managers, coaches and teammates after completing a £65m move to Manchester City on deadline day. The 26-year-old made 74 appearances for Everton, netting 17 goals and providing four assists in his two-season stint at Goodison Park. Ndiaye had previously considered offers from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and Tottenham, but Manchester City's late bid secured his transfer. In a heartfelt message on X, the Senegal international thanked everyone associated with Everton for their support and recalled special moments such as scoring the final goal at Goodison Park and the first goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium. He emphasized that his time at the club will always hold a special place in his heart, promising that he will always cherish the memories made with fans, managers, coaches and teammates.",
  "summary": "\"The memories we created together will stay with me forever,\" wrote Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after securing a £65m deadline day move to Manchester City. The 26-year-old, who joined the Toffees on a five-year contract in July 2024, made 74 appearances - scoring 17 goals and contributing four assists - during his time on Merseyside. Ndiaye had held talks with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal…",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}