Manchester United sign David Eze from Manchester City

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of highly rated 16-year-old midfielder David Eze from local rivals Manchester City, strengthening their academy with another promising young talent.

Eze arrives at Old Trafford after progressing through City’s youth system. The central midfielder has also represented England at youth international level, underlining his growing reputation among the country’s emerging players.

United announced the deal through an official club statement, welcoming Eze and wishing him well as he begins the next stage of his development. The move gives the teenager a new environment in which to pursue his ambitions and compete for progression through the club’s academy structure.

He becomes the latest academy addition at United, following the recently confirmed arrivals of Noah Ajayi and Karim Cassim. The club’s recruitment activity reflects a continued focus on identifying young players with long-term potential.

Eze will now seek to settle quickly and demonstrate his ability within United’s youth teams. Although the move represents an eye-catching switch between Manchester’s two leading clubs, the immediate priority will be adapting to his new coaches, teammates and style of play.

His development will be closely watched as United build for the future.