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Sao Paulo – AFP – Brazilian club Palmeiras has reached an agreement to transfer its young winger Alan to English side Manchester City for 40 million euros ($46.6 million), a source at the Brazilian club told AFP on Monday.

According to the source, Palmeiras and City have reached a “verbal agreement” regarding the deal, which has not yet been formalized.

Alan made his debut for the Sao Paulo-based club last year. This season, he has scored four goals and provided three assists in 21 Brasileirao matches, as Palmeiras currently leads the league after 24 rounds.

Alan also scored one goal and provided two assists in eight matches in the Copa Libertadores, helping Palmeiras reach the quarter-finals.