Manchester City have confirmed the signing of young star Emiliano Lawrence in the latest addition to their crop of young players.
The 17-year-old, who had risen through the Everton academy as one of their most promising stars, will now cross the M62 to Manchester to play under City's youth system.
The attacking midfielder is the latest in a group of young players who have moved to the Citizens, including the likes of Ben Knight, Luke Mbete and most notably forward Liam Delap, who is currently on loan in the championship.
The attacking midfielder paid homage to his old club saying: 'Thank you to everyone @everton for everything over the last 10 years.'
But was equally excited about starting life at the Premier League champions, also saying: 'Excited to get started at Man City.'
Having been capped for both Scotland and England youth sides in the past, former Everton youngster made his debut at the mere age of 16, playing four times in an advanced age group.
Lawrence looks to be a brilliant acquisition for the Citizens, boasting seven goals in 28 appearances for the Toffees academy, while finding the back of the net six times in the Under-18s Premier League this term.
Having been capped for both Scotland and England youth sides in the past, the former Everton youngster caught the eye of the Man City scouting team, after making his debut at the mere age of 16, playing four times in an advanced age group.
While Everton have one of the best reputations in the Premier League for producing young talents, including Lawrence, City are slowly starting to show their talent acquisition strategies are superior to many other teams.
Rumours are currently circulating that City could be the favourites to sign Chelsea academy star Jude Soonsup-Bell, whose contract will expire at the end of the current season.