Manchester City have agreed to sign Andrelecht youngster Mathias Bossaerts at the end of the season.
The Citizens have been following the promising defender for a while now and they have now secured the signature of one of the most talented youngsters in European football.
The promising centre-back has signed a four-year deal with the Premier League outfit and will join his new teammates in the summer.
Manchester United and Liverpool were also keen on the 15-year-old, but Bossaerts eventually opted for Manchester City.
The player has now revealed the story behind his move to the Emirates Stadium.
“Manchester City has been following me for almost three years,” he told Het Nieuwsblad.
“I always shunned them, but their scouts kept watching me and continued to follow me. Eventually I agreed a deal with them after extensive consultation between my agents and my parents.
“In July I move to Manchester, where I have already found a house for my family to live with me. It is important for my development that my mum and dad stay close to me.”
Belgium Under-16 coach Bob Browaeys recently compared Bossaerts to Vincent Kompany and the player is now set to be given a chance to work alongside his more experienced compatriot.
The 15-year-old has played for various Belgium youth sides and is tipped to become one of the leading defenders in Europe.
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