London, Aug 17: James McAtee has left Manchester City to sign for Nottingham Forest on five-year deal. The move ended an 11-year association with his boyhood club for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, having first joined Man City academy at Under-11 level.
McAtee has scored seven times in 34 appearances for his boyhood Club, Manchester City. He enjoyed two successful spells on loan at Sheffield United from 2022, playing 75 times for the Blades, scoring 14 times and registering eight assists.It was a season of firsts for the midfielder in 2024/25, who netted his first Premier League goal for City, scored his first career hat-trick in the FA Cup third round, and opened his account on Europe’s biggest stage with a goal on his second appearance in the Champions League.Upon signing McAtee, said, “I feel ready for a new challenge and the Club had a great season last year so I want to help build on that and show what I can do.“I’m so happy to be here and really looking forward to getting started with my new teammates and I know the ambition of everyone associated with the Club which is something I want to be a part of.” (IANS)
