New York City FC homegrown talent Christian McFarlane is officially Manchester-bound. The club officially announced that the 18-year-old defender was joining Manchester City, becoming the first player in NYCFC history to go through the club’s entire development pipeline to reach the Premier League side.

New York City FC announced the permanent transfer Monday of 18-year-old defender Christian McFarlane to Manchester City.

Manchester City signed another young defender in the January transfer window after 18-year-old left back Christian McFarlane joined Monday from sister club New York City FC.

New York City FC has confirmed the sale of 18-year-old defender Christian McFarlane to Manchester City. The Athletic reported in March City were nearing a deal to sign McFarlane from NYCFC, who also sit under the City Football Group umbrella,

New York City FC (NYCFC) defender Christian McFarlane has joined English Premier League club Manchester City — becoming the first player in the club’s history to work his way through NYCFC’s entire development pipeline before joining a Premier League team.

Manchester City's miniature rebuild has continued with the signing of England U-18 left-back Christian McFarlane from MLS side New York City FC

The 18-year-old defender has joined the reigning Premier League Champions, while NYCFC retain a sell-on percentage