{
  "id": 6107495,
  "title": "EPL: Man City move impossible to turn down — Ndiaye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/epl-man-city-move-impossible-to-turn-down-ndiaye-6107495",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:20:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-move-impossible-to-turn-down-ndiaye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City signed Senegalese striker Iliman Ndiaye for £60 million on transfer deadline day, a deal that initially looked set to be completed by Tottenham Hotspur. Ndiaye, 26, revealed to BBC Sport that the chance to play in the Champions League was a major factor in his decision to join the Premier League champions. Despite a strong connection to Everton, where he spent two seasons and scored 17 goals, Ndiaye said he was \"buzzing\" when the opportunity to join Manchester City presented itself. He admitted that leaving Everton was difficult, but emphasized that his focus was on the future and his work ethic. Ndiaye currently plays as a starter for Manchester City and helped the team secure a 1-0 league victory over Coventry.",
  "summary": "Iliman Ndiaye reveals why he joined Manchester City from Everton, citing Champions League football and the club’s stature as key factors. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-city-move-impossible-to-turn-down-ndiaye/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Man City move impossible to turn down — Ndiaye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/epl-man-city-move-impossible-to-turn-down-ndiaye",
        "published": "2026-09-07T06:20:39.000Z"
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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."
}