Manchester City have signed Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2 million.
City will pay an initial £32 million for the 22-year-old, with a further £2.2 million available in add-ons. Allan has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club.
The right-sided winger arrives as a direct replacement for compatriot Savio, who completed a £75 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur last week.
Allan came through Palmeiras’ youth system and scored nine goals while providing 12 assists in 96 appearances for the Brazilian top-flight club.
“This is a surreal moment for me. Manchester City, with everything they have won over the past 15 years, are one of the most attractive clubs in the world for players,” Allan said.
“To be able to sit here today and say I have joined them is the proudest moment of my life.
“I love Palmeiras and always will, but the decision to come to City was an easy one. I want to be the best footballer I can be and the conversations I’ve had with the people at City so far have convinced me there isn’t a better place for me to fulfil my ambitions.”
Allan becomes the latest addition to Enzo Maresca’s squad during a busy summer transfer window.
City have now spent more than £230 million this summer, including £116 million on Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and £85.6 million on Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
The club are also in talks with Liverpool over a potential move for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo and remain interested in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
However, City have raised more than £286 million through player sales.
2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri has joined Barcelona for £65 million, while Tijani Reijnders moved to Al-Qadsiah for £52 million.
Nico Gonzalez and James Trafford have also commanded significant fees, while Omar Marmoush’s loan move to Tottenham includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer for £60 million.
