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Inside the making of Iliman Ndiaye, from warnings over showboating to Man City star’s real best position

SIX years ago, Iliman Ndiaye was catching the train from Sheffield to Hyde to play non-league football. But now the “showman” has got his chance to become a £60million superstar at Manchester City. Ndiaye, who left Everton in the summer…

By Simon Yaffe · The Sun

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Former coaches reflected on Iliman Ndiaye's journey from non-league Hyde United to Manchester City.
Manchester City signed Ndiaye from Everton on September 1 for £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons.
Ndiaye is set to start against Aston Villa with Antoine Semenyo sidelined for eight weeks by injury.

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Former coaches David McGurk and Paul Heckingbottom reflected on Iliman Ndiaye's rise from non-league football to Manchester City ahead of his extended run in the first team. The Senegal international, who joined City from Everton for £60 million, is set to start against Aston Villa following an eight-week knee injury to Antoine Semenyo.

McGurk recalled warning a young Ndiaye against showboating during his 2020 loan spell at Hyde United, while Heckingbottom advocated for deploying him in central areas rather than out wide to maximize his impact.

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