England: Congolese prodigy joins Manchester City

Jérémy Monga has just made history at only 17 years old. Considered one of football's brightest prospects, the Anglo-Congolese winger has signed with Manchester City until 2031 after impressing in the colors of Leicester City.

Blessed with precocious talent and a keen attacking instinct, Jérémy Monga quickly made a name for himself in English football. His technical prowess, ability to beat defenders, and remarkable maturity for his age convinced the Sky Blues to invest in him for the future.

A meteoric rise marked by records

Developed at Leicester City's academy, Jérémy Monga turned heads from his very first appearances. In November 2024, at just 15 years, 3 months, and 22 days old, he became the youngest goal scorer in Premier League 2 history after netting against Aston Villa.

A few months later, he made his Premier League debut for Leicester against Newcastle United. That appearance made him the second-youngest player ever to take part in a top-flight English match.

During the 2025/26 season, the young winger continued his rise, setting new records. He became the youngest player ever to start for Leicester in a Carabao Cup match, before going on to become the youngest goal scorer in Championship history at just 16 years and 37 days old—surpassing a record previously held by Jude Bellingham.

An ambitious choice for the next step in his career

Jérémy Monga's performances attracted the attention of several major European clubs, including Arsenal, Real Madrid, Aston Villa, and Manchester United. But the England U19 international chose Manchester City, drawn by the club's ambitious project.

"When I heard Manchester City were interested, I immediately knew it was the right choice for me," the player said after signing.

With his explosive profile and immense potential, Jérémy Monga joins the Citizens determined to live up to expectations and establish himself as one of the next big stars in world football.

Nouya M'toama

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