Jordan James and Leicester City players respond to emotional statement after transfer confirmed

Former Leicester City loanee Jordan James is among those to respond to Jeremy Monga as he sent a goodbye message to the club. The 17-year-old completed a move to Manchester City on Saturday. The transfer will see the Foxes earn an initial £10million, rising to £12.5million , and also includes a sell-on clause in the deal. Monga has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium and will join up with Enzo Maresca ’s first-team squad for pre-season. Man City beat competition from Arsenal to complete the signing, with the Gunners holding talks over a possible transfer earlier in the summer. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Leicester City news, analysis and more via our LCFC Facebook page Following confirmation of his move, the teenager has taken to Instagram to send an emotional message to City and the club’s fans. "Thank you, Leicester City, for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to grow both as a player and as a person," he wrote, alongside a picture of him coming on as a substitute against Nottingham Forest. "I'll always be grateful for everyone at the club who supported me throughout my journey. It's never easy saying goodbye, especially to a place I've called home for nearly 10 years, but I'll always carry the memories and lessons with me. "I wish the club nothing but success for the future. Thank you Leicester fans. Thank you Leicester City football club." The post prompted messages of support from several City players, both past and present. Fan favourite Jordan James, who spent last season playing alongside Monga on loan at the King Power Stadium, wrote: "All the best brother," with a fire emoji. Midfielder Sammy Brabrook wrote: "Good luck brother," with a heart emoji. Jake Evand responded with: "All the best bro [fire emoji]". Louis Page said: "Show them brother [heart emoji]", while Will Alves, who scored in City’s pre-season win over Northampton on Saturday, wrote: "All the best bro [heart emoji]". Bade Aluko, Silko Thomas, Kevon Gray and Jayden Joseph were also among the players to wish Monga good luck. City legend and now first-team coach, Andy King wrote: "Good luck mate," with a thumbs up emoji. And City's official Instagram responded with: "Good luck, Jeremy [blue heart emoji]." Monga made his City debut in the 2024/25 Premier League season at just 15 years old, becoming just the second youngest player to play in the league. Arsenal’s Max Dowman has now pushed him down to third in the list. The winger played regular minutes for City in the Championship last season. He became the league's youngest goalscorer when he netted against Preston North End in August. In total, he made 37 first-team appearances for the club, scoring once and providing two assists.