Manchester City have signed winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65 million, including potential add-ons. The 26-year-old Senegalese forward has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium. Ndiaye called the move "the chance of a lifetime," expressing his excitement at joining one of the world's top clubs. He said, "I've worked my whole life for an opportunity like this. City are one of the best clubs in the world and I've seen them win everything as I've grown up. To be able to write my own chapter in a story that special is the chance of a lifetime and I'm determined to grab it with both hands." Since joining Everton from Marseille in 2022, Ndiaye made 74 appearances and scored 21 goals, establishing himself as a key player for the Toffees. The transfer came after City secured his signature ahead of Tottenham's attempt to sign him. Tottenham had agreed terms with Everton on Friday night, with the deal seemingly dependent on Richarlison moving in the opposite direction. However, Richarlison failed to agree on personal terms with his former club, preventing Spurs from proceeding with the Ndiaye transfer. City pursued Ndiaye after an approach for Cody Gakpo was rejected by Liverpool and as they sought replacements for Savinho and Omar Marmoush, both of whom joined Tottenham. The deal brings City's summer spending past £300 million, with a potential £125 million to follow after they agreed to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. The Argentinian midfielder will be City's eighth summer signing, joining players like Elliot Anderson, Geronimo Rulli, and others in Enzo Maresca's new squad. City's director of football, Hugo Viana, praised Ndiaye's talent and determination, saying, "Iliman is a very talented footballer. He's had to work incredibly hard to reach this level... I've no doubt City fans will get a thrill seeing him in action for us." Viana emphasized the club's commitment to developing players, stating that working with Maresca and his staff will help Ndiaye become a top-class Premier League player. Everton had been trying to replace Ndiaye by signing Jack Grealish from City. They had been in talks with Tottenham about separate deals involving Richarlison returning to Merseyside and Ndiaye moving to North London. However, City intervened and secured Ndiaye's signature. During his time at Everton, Ndiaye scored the club's last ever goal at Goodison Park, marking a significant moment in the club's history.