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Manchester City Complete Transfer of Brazil Attacker Allan Andrade Elias from Palmeiras
The 21-year-old forward, who made 55 appearances across all competitions for Palmeiras last season, joins the Etihad on a permanent transfer.
Manchester City have moved to bolster their attack by completing the permanent transfer of Brazil forward Allan Andrade Elias from Palmeiras, with the deal officially registering on 30 August 2026. The 21-year-old, who wore the number 40 jersey at the Allianz Parque, arrives at the Etihad Stadium as a proven competitor in both domestic and continental football.
At a glance
- Age: 21 (born 19 April 2004, Florianópolis)
- Position: Attacker
- Deal: Permanent transfer, 30 Aug 2026, fee undisclosed
Career context
Allan's pathway has been rooted in Palmeiras' youth structure, where he progressed through the club's renowned development system. His 2025 season was split between senior and youth team football: 28 Serie A appearances, 8 CONMEBOL Libertadores outings, and a single São Paulo Youth Cup match. Across all competitions that year, he featured in 55 matches, accumulating 1,730 minutes of senior action. His trophy cabinet reflects a decorated rise through Brazil's youth ranks, including Brasileiro U20 titles in 2023 and 2024, and Paulista A1 crowns in 2024 and 2025. He also experienced senior success, finishing second in the 2024 Serie A and reaching the 2024 Supercopa do Brasil final.
How he fits at his new club
City's move signals a long-term investment in creative attacking talent. Allan's profile — highlighted by API-Football attributes of 98 in technique and 71 in creation — suggests a player comfortable in tight spaces and capable of generating goal-scoring opportunities for others. His 2025 season stats show 7 assists across 55 appearances, with a pass accuracy of 91% and 27 key passes delivered. In CONMEBOL Libertadores competition specifically, he recorded 2 assists in 8 matches while winning 19 of 30 attempted dribbles. His technical attribute score of 98 indicates a player who thrives on ball retention and intricate link-up play, qualities that align well with City's possession-based philosophy.
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Goals
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Recent numbers
During the 2025 season, Allan made 55 appearances across all competitions for Palmeiras, scoring 2 goals and providing 7 assists in 1,730 minutes of play. His overall rating for the season was 6.84, with 90 dribbles attempted (58% success rate) and 142 of 289 duels won. In the Serie A specifically, he played 943 minutes across 28 matches, scoring twice and assisting three times, while registering 22 successful dribbles from 41 attempts. His CONMEBOL Libertadores campaign saw him feature in 8 matches, accumulating 377 minutes with 2 assists and 19 successful dribbles from 30 attempts.
Key takeaways
| Metric | 2025 Season | Serie A Only |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 55 | 28 |
| Minutes | 1,730 | 943 |
| Goals | 2 | 2 |
| Assists | 7 | 3 |
| Rating | 6.84 | 6.80 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | — |
- Allan's technique attribute score of 98 positions him as a creative playmaker capable of unlocking compact defenses.
- His 7 assists in 55 appearances during 2025 demonstrate a consistent ability to create goal-scoring opportunities for teammates.
- The 91% pass accuracy across his season stats indicates a reliable distributor who maintains possession effectively under pressure.
- His experience in high-stakes competitions — CONMEBOL Libertadores, FIFA Club World Cup, and Serie A — suggests adaptability to different tactical environments.
- Wearing the number 40 jersey, Allan represents City's strategy of integrating technically gifted players into their developmental pathway.
The transfer adds another Brazilian talent to City's expanding South American scouting network, following their established pattern of identifying and developing young attacking players from the continent.