Manchester City announced the completion of the signing of Allan Elias from Brazilian club Palmeiras.
Allan Elias
Club: Manchester City
Manchester City revealed the signing of the Brazilian winger on a five-year contract running until summer 2031.
Allan's deal marks Manchester City's fifth signing this summer, following the arrivals of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, Jérémy Mouna from Leicester City, Geronimo Rulli from Marseille, and Ayoub Bouaddi from French side Lille.
The 22-year-old Allan primarily played as a right winger for Palmeiras but can also operate in midfield, as a second striker, and even featured at full-back during his time with the Brazilian club.
Manchester City signed the Brazilian winger to compensate for the departures of Omar Marmoush and the Brazilian Savinho, as well as the potential exit of Jack Grealish.
Allan told Manchester City's official website: "This is an incredible moment for me. Manchester City, with all the titles it has won over the past fifteen years, is one of the most attractive clubs in the world for players. Sitting here today and saying I've joined them... it's the happiest moment of my life."
The Brazilian winger added: "I love Palmeiras and will always love them, but the decision to join Manchester City was easy. I want to become the best footballer possible, and the conversations I've had so far with Manchester City officials have convinced me that there is no better place to achieve my ambitions."
Allan was promoted to the first team after scoring 17 goals and providing 4 assists with the under-20 squad.
This season, he successfully led Palmeiras to the top of the Brazilian league table and helped them reach the quarter-finals of both the Brazilian Cup and the Copa Libertadores.
During this season, he participated in 42 matches for Palmeiras, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists.
