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 involves a significant sell-on clause for Philly, with Sullivan expected to join City at 18 after a homegrown deal with the Union. Sullivan, highly praised for his fearlessness and talent, has already made an impact in youth soccer circles.
.@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
“We’re going to give them that chance to see kids from Minnesota play.” As a Minnesota boy whose soccer career has taken him all over the U.S. and the world, Caden Clark is enjoying the journey of playing in his home state and making a difference on the pitch. This is 𝙏𝙝𝙚… https://t.co/GUOCr5rbay
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