Manchester City Sign Young Star Romario Collins from Sheffield Wednesday

Manchester City have agreed to sign teenage forward Romario Collins from Sheffield Wednesday. This move improves their already strong academy recruitment this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City have agreed to buy Romario Collins, a star in Sheffield Wednesday‘s youth team. Collins is known for his strong performances with the under-18 team. He is the latest player to join City’s youth team. The move follows City’s signing of Caelan-Kole Cadamarteri, another top player from Sheffield Wednesday. The Premier League champions are focused on investing in young players for the future. Sheffield Wednesday, struggling financially and under a transfer ban, have sold academy players to help stabilize their finances.

According to a previous report, Manchester City have signed Jeremiah Adesina from Benfica to strengthen their youth team.

WHY THIS DEAL MATTERS

Adding Collins strengthens Manchester City’s pipeline of young talent after a below-par 2024-25 season.

Manchester City finished third in the 2024-25 Premier League season and the City academy has a reputation for producing players who either make the first team or get valuable moves elsewhere.

Sheffield Wednesday’s decision to let go of Collins and Cadamarteri is tough but necessary as the club seeks to address financial problems and repay debts while trying not to weaken the senior squad.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CITY AND COLLINS?

Manchester City are preparing for the 2025-26 season, aiming to regain their dominance after a disappointing campaign. The first team finished third in the 2024-25 Premier League season and exited the Champions League early.

City’s next match is the Premier League opener against Wolves for the Premier League, as thy try to reclaim the title that was won by Liverpool last season. As for Collins, he joins a City academy team that regularly competes for national honors, providing a strong platform for his development. Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, need to continue dealing with financial issues as they start life in League One, currently two points off the play-off places.