Manchester City signed another young defender in the January transfer window after 18-year-old left back Christian McFarlane joined Monday from sister club New York City FC.

Manchester City's miniature rebuild has continued with the signing of England U-18 left-back Christian McFarlane from MLS side New York City FC

New York City FC has confirmed the sale of 18-year-old defender Christian McFarlane to Manchester City. The Athletic reported in March City were nearing a deal to sign McFarlane from NYCFC, who also sit under the City Football Group umbrella,

New York City FC and Manchester City have made history this week via the transfer of Christian McFarlane from the Major League Soccer side to the Etihad Stadium.The official confirmation of a deal

New York City FC has sold defender Christian McFarlane to Manchester City, the MLS club announced on Monday. McFarlane joined NYCFC at age 11 and represented the club at every age category, making his senior debut last season. He is expected to join the academy at City which, like NYCFC, is under the City Football Group ownership umbrella.