Manchester City has finally unveiled its newest midfielder, Elliot Anderson, in a move that has sparked excitement among fans. Anderson has spoken on the inspiration he has taken from Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne.
The England international revealed that De Bruyne was a player he looked up to as he rose through the ranks at Newcastle. Anderson explained: “ I think Kevin De Bruyne is someone who I’ve hugely looked up to over the past seven or eight years. As I came up through the academy at Newcastle, I always wanted to play like him. ” This is not the first time a Manchester City player has been influenced by De Bruyne, who left a lasting legacy on the club and the Premier League.
Anderson has taken inspiration from De Bruyne's drive, will to win, and ability with both feet. He has also been drawn to De Bruyne's style of play, which often involved driving at opponents with his powerful dribbling from midfield. This is an aspect of De Bruyne's game that Anderson has also been known to showcase.
Watching Anderson in full flight, you can see the similarities between him and De Bruyne's games. However, Elliot Anderson is his own player and not a De Bruyne replacement. While Anderson spoke of the influence that De Bruyne has had on him as a player, it would be unfair to place that level of expectation on Manchester City's newest midfielder.
Anderson is contracted to the club until 2031 and how his City career unfolds will be well worth watching. He has followed in De Bruyne's footsteps by signing for City, and now it is hoped he can lead City to success like De Bruyne did during his glittering spell at the club.
Manchester City's newest signing has big shoes to fill, but Anderson is confident that he can forge his own path and legacy at the club. With his contract set to run until 2031, fans will be eagerly awaiting his next move.
Source: Yahoo Sports