14-year-old newcomer at Manchester City makes professional debut and earns assist

Manchester City have witnessed one of their new signings at the Etihad Stadium make his professional debut this week, contributing with an assist in the process.

Cavan Sullivan is anticipated to be the next promising talent from the Americas to join the Etihad Stadium, following the footsteps of several South American players who have joined the City Group project.

Manchester City is preparing to introduce Savio into Pep Guardiola’s squad this summer, with the 19-year-old winger acquired by Etihad Stadium officials after an impressive season with Girona on loan from ESTAC Troyes.

The City Football Group’s development pathway is proving to be successful with each new recruit, and this week has introduced a new name into the spotlight following reports of an agreement with Manchester City.

As highlighted by Fabrizio Romano this week, Manchester City’s new 14-year-old talent Cavan Sullivan has debuted for Philadelphia Union’s second team, providing an assist.

It has been confirmed that the Premier League champions have reached a deal to sign Sullivan and are in the process of finalizing the necessary documents for the American wonder-kid’s future transfer to the club.

Sullivan’s talent has generated excitement, earning praise from various figures within the sports industry and the broader football media world.

In April 2023, Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtain commented that the incoming Manchester City Academy prospect, who was just 13 years old at the time, “has the ability and talent to become a household name.”

Former USA international and ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman revealed that Manchester City scouts had described Sullivan as “the best 14-year-old in the world,” and he himself agreed with that assessment.