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'Excited to get started': Manchester City confirm signing of Everton wonderkid Emilio Lawrence, amid Citizens' drive for more youth talent

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of young star Emiliano Lawrence in the latest addition to their crop of young players.

The 17-year-old, who had risen through the Everton academy as one of their most promising stars, will now cross the M62 to Manchester to play under City's academy system.

The attacking midfielder is the latest in a group of young players who have moved to the Citizens, including the likes of Ben Knight, Luke Mbete and most notably forward Liam Delap, who is currently on loan in the championship.

Emilio Lawrence (pictured) has signed for Manchester City in club's latest drive for youth talent
The 17-year-old joins from Everton after having been at the Merseyside club for 10 years

The 17-year-old joins from Everton after having been at the Merseyside club for 10 years

Official, confirmed.