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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Why Iliman Ndiaye chose Man City over Tottenham in deadline day move

  • Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye completed a £60m deadline day move from Everton to Manchester City after turning down Tottenham Hotspur .
  • Tottenham were the first to bid for Ndiaye, but the winger rejected the move to a side that finished 17th in each of the last two seasons.
  • Ndiaye stated that his strong desire to play Champions League football made Manchester City his only intended destination.
  • The former Sheffield United player revealed he decided to join City after speaking with manager Enzo Maresca .
  • Ndiaye made his City debut in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Coventry, allaying injury fears by confirming he only suffered cramp.

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Iliman Ndiaye explains why he turned down Tottenham for Man City

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