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.

New York City FC homegrown talent Christian McFarlane is officially Manchester-bound. The club officially announced that the 18-year-old defender was joining Manchester City, becoming the first player in NYCFC history to go through the club’s entire development pipeline to reach the Premier League side.

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,

While the transfer is a feather in the cap of McFarlane and one to pride for NYCFC, it creates a void within the roster of the New York team. McFarlane was their main left-back in development, and now head coach Pascal Jansen will have to make do with Kevin O'Toole in that position.

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.

Manchester City have signed Christian McFarlane from sister club New York City FC this week as the club bolsters its defence.