Manchester City supporters have reacted with huge excitement after Iliman Ndiaye was officially handed the club’s famous No.7 shirt.
The announcement from Manchester City quickly sparked a wave of positive responses among supporters on social media. Many fans appeared delighted to see the Senegal international take the number, while others immediately linked the decision to his attacking qualities and the expectations surrounding his arrival.
For some supporters, the choice was obvious.
For others, it was a pleasant surprise.
But the overwhelming mood was clear: City fans are excited to see Iliman Ndiaye wearing No.7.
Iliman Ndiaye takes the famous No.7 shirt
Manchester City confirmed that Ndiaye will wear the No.7 shirt after joining the club from Everton on summer transfer deadline day.
BREAKING: Iliman Ndiaye is #ManCity‘s new No.7. pic.twitter.com/Fym363sXBn
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) September 3, 2026
The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes one of the latest additions to Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad.
The No.7 shirt has plenty of history at Manchester City.
Players including Raheem Sterling, Stephen Ireland, Paul Dickov, Giorgi Kinkladze, David White, Peter Barnes, Mike Summerbee and Francis Lee have previously worn the number.
More recently, Omar Marmoush was City’s No.7 before his loan move to Tottenham Hotspur.
That made the announcement particularly interesting for supporters.
One fan, Big Joe, admitted that he expected Ndiaye to take another number.
“I thought he will take the no #19”
His reaction shows that the No.7 decision was not necessarily what every supporter expected.
However, once the announcement was made, the response was overwhelmingly positive.
‘Well deserved’ – City fans love the decision
Among the strongest reactions was a simple but telling message from El_chapo:
“Well deserved🩵”
That sentiment was repeated across the replies.
MORRIS simply responded:
“Yes”
The short response received hundreds of likes, highlighting just how quickly the announcement connected with the fanbase.
Another supporter, Clintonn, called Ndiaye:
“Big boy”
Meanwhile, Nuksy celebrated the news with:
“Yesssss”
These reactions may be brief, but they reflect the excitement surrounding Ndiaye’s arrival at Manchester City.
The Senegalese forward has developed a reputation as an exciting attacking player in the Premier League. Manchester City themselves describe him as one of the division’s most dynamic attacking talents in recent seasons.
That profile makes the No.7 shirt particularly fitting.
‘Skilliman’ nickname shows the excitement
One of the more enthusiastic reactions came from Kyle Alves, who wrote:
“Skilliman 😮💨🔥”
The nickname is a clear reference to Ndiaye’s technical ability and attacking style.
Another fan simply described him as:
“COLDDDD”
There were also several supporters who appeared to welcome the decision without hesitation.
“I love it,” wrote Doku_Baller.
“I love itttt!!! 🥹💙💙” added Abdulmaleek IX.
Elsewhere, fans responded with “Nice”, “Good”, “Knew it” and “W”.
Individually, these comments might seem insignificant. Taken together, however, they reveal a strong pattern.
Manchester City supporters are excited about Ndiaye.
The Marmoush connection catches fans’ attention
Not every reaction was focused solely on Ndiaye.
Some supporters immediately noticed the timing of the announcement because Marmoush had previously occupied the No.7 shirt.
One fan joked:
“Marmoush’s body not even cold yet😭”
It was clearly a humorous reference to how quickly the number changed hands following Marmoush’s loan move to Tottenham.
Manchester City confirmed that Marmoush had been the previous holder of the number before his move.
For supporters, though, there appears to be little concern about the change.
Instead, attention has quickly shifted towards what Ndiaye can do in the famous shirt.
A big number comes with big expectations
The No.7 shirt is not just another squad number at Manchester City.
Its history means Ndiaye will be stepping into a shirt previously worn by several important figures in the club’s history.
That does not automatically mean he must replicate what previous No.7s achieved.
However, it does create another layer of excitement around his arrival.
Fans will now associate Ndiaye with the number whenever they see him on the pitch.
That could make his first performances even more interesting.
The attacker already arrives with considerable Premier League experience. City have also committed to him with a five-year contract, suggesting that he is viewed as an important part of the club’s plans.
Under Maresca, supporters will now be eager to see exactly where Ndiaye fits into the team’s attacking structure.
Fans appear ready to see Ndiaye in action
The reactions also suggest that supporters are not simply excited about the shirt number.
They are excited about the player.
Ous posted a pair of eyes alongside a blue heart, while another supporter replied to the reaction by calling Ndiaye a “goat”.
Jrdn_ went straight to the player’s name:
“ILIMANNNNN”
Meanwhile, Belator simply wrote:
“COLD”
Those reactions underline the growing anticipation surrounding the new signing.
For a player who has only just arrived, Ndiaye has already generated plenty of enthusiasm among the supporters.
The No.7 announcement has only increased that excitement.
Ndiaye has a chance to create his own history
There is no need for Ndiaye to become the next Sterling, Dickov, Kinkladze or any other famous City No.7.
His challenge is to make the shirt his own.
The history of the number provides inspiration, but the next chapter will belong to Ndiaye.
That is perhaps what makes the announcement so exciting for supporters.
Instead of looking backwards, City fans are already looking forward.
They want to see what the Senegalese attacker can bring to Maresca’s Manchester City side.
His pace, creativity and attacking ability could make him an important option as the season develops.
And if he starts producing goals, assists and memorable performances, the No.7 shirt could quickly become synonymous with Ndiaye.
The reaction could hardly have been more positive
The Manchester City fan reaction to Iliman Ndiaye becoming the club’s new No.7 was remarkably positive.
From “Well deserved” to “I love it”, “Skilliman” and “ILIMANNNNN”, supporters made their feelings clear.
There was also plenty of humour surrounding the fact that he has taken the number so soon after Marmoush’s departure on loan.
But underneath the jokes was genuine excitement.
City have signed a player who clearly has supporters curious about what comes next.
Now, Ndiaye has the shirt.
The next step is to give Manchester City fans performances worthy of it.
With the No.7 officially on his back, the spotlight is firmly on the new City attacker.
And judging by the reaction to the announcement, supporters cannot wait to see him get started.
