Man City complete stunning £65million transfer for Iliman Ndiaye as Jack Grealish rejoins Everton on loan

MAN CITY have completed a stunning deadline day transfer for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye with Jack Grealish heading the opposite way on loan.

Senegalese playmaker Ndiaye becomes the latest ace to join Enzo Maresca’s star-studded squad in a deal worth £65million.

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City will pay £60m up front for Ndiaye, with £5m in add-ons.

The forward has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad.

And Ndiaye could make his City debut in Saturday’s home clash with Coventry.

The former Sheffield United ace had been a target for both Arsenal and Tottenham, with the latter in advance talks just several days ago.

But City pounced after offloading Savio to Spurs for £85m, handing Maresca another attacking boost in the final third.

Ndiaye’s arrival paved the way for Grealish to rejoin Everton soon after, with the England winger desperate for a reunion with David Moyes after impressing at Goodison Park last season.

After joining City, Ndiaye said: “I’ve worked my whole life for an opportunity like this.

“City are one of the best clubs in the world and I’ve seen them win everything as I’ve grown up.

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“To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I’m determined to grab it with both hands.

“It’s not always been easy in my career, but I always had the belief that I could play for a team challenging for the biggest prizes and now I’m here. It feels so good.

“I love to play with the ball on the floor in an attacking team that wants to score as many goals as possible. That’s why I know this is the perfect fit.

“City fans can rest assured that I will give my all to bring more success to this incredible club.”

After rejoining Everton, Grealish beamed: “It feels so good. I’m so happy. I think I’m at my best at everything in life, not just football, when I feel loved. That’s what the manager has given me, what my teammates have given me and especially what the fans have given me.

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“Every time I see an Everton fan, it’s just pure love and the way they’ve welcomed me since that first game against Leeds, I’ll never forget that. It means a lot to me and hopefully I’ve made a few Everton fans happy.

“I had a perfect time here for the first six months, then I stayed around after I got injured. I’ve been watching all the Everton games in pre-season and since the season started.

“Now I feel ready to go. I’m ready to start training tomorrow and prepare for the games.”

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