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Ben Browning·26 May 2024

Manchester City net £20m from Southampton promotion

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Southampton secured a place back in the Premier League courtesy of a nervy 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley, with Adam Armstrong proving the difference between the two sides.

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It will see them net a massive £170m from what is commonly known as the most lucrative game of football in England, and they are set to part with some of that immediately.

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That comes as their promotion has also triggered the option to buy Manchester City defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who started at the heart of defence in the play-off showpiece.

The option, valued at £20m, was contingent on promotion and means that the centre-back will remain on the south coast for the years to come.

For City, it is welcome funds as they look to bolster their ranks once more this summer.

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