Manchester City starlet James McAtee joins Sheffield United on loan

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Manchester City starlet James McAtee has joined Championship outfit Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is moving away from the Citizens for the first time in his career, albeit on a temporary deal, and will link up with fellow City academy graduate Tommy Doyle, who moved to Bramall Lane on loan earlier in the window.

McAtee and Doyle are two of four loan signings made by Paul Heckingbottom this summer, along with Ciaran Clark and Reda Khadra from Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion respectively, while Anel Ahmedhodzic is the club’s only permanent signing to date, joining from Malmo for around £4m.

Speaking to Sheffield United’s official website on his arrival at the club, McAtee said: “I’m looking forward to the challenge, I’ve been building up to a loan for a few years now and I think I’m ready.

“Paul (Heckingbottom) was a lovely guy to meet, he showed me around and made me feel welcome. He was telling me about how he sees me playing and that’s how I see it too.

“The way Sheffield United play suits me and hopefully I can help with creative options. Manchester City are obviously happy with the club, they want me to get some game time and experience.”

McAtee could make his United debut in Saturday’s home game with Millwall.

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