Over the past decade, American-born players have begun to move over to play soccer in Europe at an increasingly rising rate. The Premier League has been at the forefront of the revolution, with a US-born player participating every season since the competition began in 1992-93.
Philadelphia Union teenager Cavan Sullivan claims he signed for the club due to Manchester City. The Premier League giants already own New York City FC as part of the City Football Group of clubs.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Union and Manchester City of the Premier League agreed on terms of a deal that will send the wonderkind to the renowned club after he turns 18.
American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has committed his long-term future to Manchester City. The 14-year-old has already agreed a deal to join City when he turns 18 years of age.
As some analysts claim Cavan Sullivan is "the best 14-year-old in the world," the American youth international reportedly nears a move to a big European club with otherworldly hype.
Manchester City is on the verge of securing a promising talent from the United States, with highly-rated youth USMNT attacker Cavan Sullivan in advanced talks to join the club, reported by The Athletic.