Manchester City is set to pay the Philadelphia Union approximately $2 million upfront for 14-year-old U.S. talent Cavan Sullivan, with a potential total deal value of $5 million including add-ons. The agreement includes a significant sell-on clause. Sullivan is expected to stay with the Union until he turns 18, when he will move to Manchester City. Various sources have praised Sullivan's fearlessness and talent, with expectations of him becoming an MLS player at a young age.
.@KaylynKyle and @andrew_wiebe on 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan of @PhilaUnionII. https://t.co/n5jAPeouZq
14-year-old Manchester City bound Cavan Sullivan pulled up to the Philadelphia Union's first GA Cup match wearing a pair of Adidas x Prada boots 🥶 https://t.co/zAhQ4UaT5t
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What makes Philadelphia Union product & Man City bound Cavan Sullivan so special? "He’s not fake tough. He’s fearless," said a Union source "He's a diamond," said a high-ranking U.S. Soccer official "He'll be an MLS player at age 15," said a City source https://t.co/gc3OoWVJyD
As we reported on Wednesday: Cavan Sullivan finalizing a homegrown deal with the Philadelphia Union with a prearranged deal to Manchester City when he's 18. Now we've reported the financial details of that deal. Plan is for Sullivan to remain in Philly until then. https://t.co/lgosrfGvMl
Sources: Manchester City expected to pay the Philadelphia Union around $2m up front for 14-year-old U.S. wonderkid Cavan Sullivan. The deal could rise to $5m with add-ons. Philly keeping sizable sell-on clause. With @SamLee, in a feature on Sullivan ⤵️ https://t.co/gc3OoWVJyD