Matty Warhurst leaves Man City: 61-goal teenage striker seeks senior football

Matty Warhurst, the 19-year-old centre-forward who terrorised defences in Manchester City’s youth setup, is set to leave the Etihad in search of regular first-team minutes. The striker has decided against signing a new contract with the Premier League champions and is now weighing up offers from lower-league English clubs. Warhurst’s record for City’s U23s and U21s is remarkable—61 goals in 97 appearances. Yet breaking into Pep Guardiola’s star-studded senior side proved an impossible task. With his current deal running into its final year, the teenager has opted not to wait any longer and instead pursue a path where he can play week in, week out. A host of ambitious EFL clubs are already lining up. Stockport County, Swindon Town, Cambridge United, Northampton Town and Burton Albion have all expressed interest in the prolific youngster. Warhurst is now carefully assessing his options to pick the best environment for his development into a senior professional.