Manchester City have once again made a bold and calculated move in the youth transfer market, securing the highly sought-after signature of Paris Saint-Germain’s teenage sensation, Mahamadou Sangare.
As first revealed by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 18-year-old striker has officially agreed to join the Premier League champions after a standout spell in PSG’s youth ranks.
Sangare’s numbers at the youth level are staggering—42 goals in just 46 appearances. This phenomenal return highlights his natural instinct in front of goal, placing him firmly among the most promising young forwards in Europe.
Though he has yet to feature for PSG’s senior team, his inclusion in first-team training sessions since December indicates how highly he is regarded in France.
His rapid development and eye-catching statistics made him a target for top European clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, but City acted decisively to secure his services.
With Sangare’s contract set to expire this summer, Manchester City took full advantage of the opportunity, striking a deal before any of their rivals could intervene. Romano confirmed the deal with a statement: “Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain striker Mahamadou Sangare.” The signing is a continuation of City’s clear strategy of identifying and investing in the stars of tomorrow, well before they command high transfer fees.
City’s approach to youth recruitment has become increasingly global and forward-thinking. Mahamadou Sangare joins a growing list of teenage prospects acquired by the club in recent years as part of their long-term squad-building philosophy.
A similar move came in 2018 when City signed Claudio Gomes, another PSG academy graduate, although Gomes eventually moved to Palermo after failing to break into Guardiola’s senior squad. These moves represent the club’s willingness to take calculated risks on young, high-potential players, recognizing that not every signing needs to be an instant first-team success to be valuable.
In addition to Sangare, Manchester City are also reported to be targeting 15-year-old American prodigy Cavan Sullivan from Philadelphia Union, further proving their commitment to nurturing talent from around the world.
Sangare’s signing reflects not only City’s forward-looking recruitment policy but also their ambition to remain competitive across all fronts — both in the present and the future.
If his youth-level scoring rate is anything to go by, the young Frenchman could eventually grow into a key figure in the club’s evolving attacking setup. Time will tell how he adapts to the pace and physicality of English football, but his early signs are highly promising.
