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14-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Signs Record MLS Deal, $5M Man City Move at 18

May 9, 2024, 02:01 PM

The Philadelphia Union has signed 14-year-old U.S. youth international Cavan Sullivan to the richest homegrown contract in MLS history, with Philadelphia set to receive up to $5M upon his transfer. Sullivan, recognized for his exceptional talent and vision, will join Manchester City at age 18 as part of a pre-arranged transfer agreement. This deal marks him as the youngest first-team player in the club's history and the fifth-youngest in MLS history. His contract with Manchester City, agreed upon by all parties, will take effect in 2027, bypassing FIFA's ban on under-18 international transfers. Sullivan's signing has been described as a milestone for both Philadelphia Union and the future of American soccer.