Manchester City officially confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras on a five-year contract on August 30, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The transfer deal is valued at up to £34.2 million, comprising an initial payment of £32 million plus £2.2 million in add-ons [4, 5]. Some reports put the fee at around €40 million ($47 million), reflecting currency conversion differences [1, 2, 3].
Allan progresses from Palmeiras’ academy and made 96 first-team appearances before joining City [4, 1, 2, 3]. He is the sixth signing of Manchester City’s summer transfer window as the club continues to rebuild following several key departures [1, 2, 3, 5].
Allan is seen as a direct replacement for Savinho, who was sold to Tottenham Hotspur for £75 million last week [4, 5]. Manchester City have spent over £230 million this summer while raising more than £286 million from player sales [4].
Allan called joining City the proudest moment of his life. "Manchester City, with everything they have won over the past 15 years, are one of the most attractive clubs in the world for players. To be able to sit here today and say I have joined them is the proudest moment of my life," he said. "I love Palmeiras and always will - but the decision to come to City was an easy one" [4]. He hopes to follow in the footsteps of other successful Brazilians at City like Gabriel Jesus, Ederson, and Fernandinho [1, 2, 3]. Allan promised Manchester City fans he will "give absolutely everything to make the most of this opportunity" [5].
City’s Director of Football Hugo Viana described Allan as "a really exciting player" and "a big addition to the squad." He praised Allan's determination to be the best during his career so far [1, 2, 3].
Manchester City remain in talks to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes [4, 5].
