Manchester City loan Mathys Detourbet to AS Monaco after €25m signing
Short overview
Manchester City have signed Mathys Detourbet from Troyes for €25m and immediately loaned him to AS Monaco. The deal includes an option for Monaco to extend the loan until 2028, with a recall clause for City.
Manchester City have completed the signing of Mathys Detourbet from Troyes for a package worth €25 million, with the midfielder immediately loaned to AS Monaco, according to reports. All documents have been signed, finalizing the transfer.
Transfer details
Detourbet, who previously played for City Football Group affiliate Troyes, joins Manchester City on a permanent deal. However, he will not feature for the Premier League side this season, as he has been sent straight on loan to Ligue 1 club AS Monaco. The loan agreement includes an option for Monaco to extend the arrangement until 2028, as reported by Fabrice Hawkins.
Recall clause
Manchester City have inserted a specific clause in the contract that allows them to bring Detourbet back earlier than the loan's initial end date, should they choose to exercise that right. The move is part of City's strategy to develop young talent while maintaining control over their future.
Detourbet's transfer from Troyes to Manchester City was completed for a reported €25 million package, though the exact breakdown of the fee has not been disclosed. The 19-year-old is considered a promising prospect in French football.
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