Boadu and Elliot-Anderson gave interviews to Sky Sports about their transition following their moves to Manchester City FC, the new midfield partnership, and the upcoming Manchester Derby. This article features Boadu's interview.

First of all, congratulations on an excellent start since joining Manchester City FC. Let's start with you—how have your first few weeks been since arriving?

Very good. I feel that all the players, staff, and club management have welcomed me really well. I'm comfortable at the club now, and I'm very happy to be here.

How did you feel in those first few days—meeting your teammates and the coaching staff?

Of course, everything is very new for me because this is my first summer transfer. But I'm clearly very happy to be here and proud to be here, playing with brilliant players like Elliot.

Even on the pitch, it's easier to play because you know there are so many talented players around you. So for me, I just need to enjoy every day here.

Had you been to Manchester before?

No, I'd never been to Manchester before. This is my first time.

What's your first impression of the city?

Very good. I like the people here, and I've walked around the city. It feels great.

You've had a busy summer—you participated in the World Cup. At just 18 years old, you've already played in the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Premier League—all at the highest level of football. As Elliot just mentioned, composure and calmness are standout qualities of yours. How do you manage that?

I think it's related to my personality and the people around me. When you go home, you still live a normal life, which makes it easier to stay calm, focused, and enjoy everything. That's what football is about. We're here to enjoy football and at the same time bring joy to others and enjoy the process.

What did it mean to you when the coach introduced you to the whole team in that way?

(Maresca: We wanted to tell you that you don't need to prove anything to anyone here because we all know how good you are. What's most important now is to work hard, learn, enjoy everything, and be yourself. Going forward, you, us, everyone needs to work together. We need to help you all the time as well. Again, you just need to be yourself because in the end, that's what matters most. This is a journey, you know. We all learned to dream when we were children. Good luck, and welcome.)

It meant a lot because since then I've felt very comfortable at the club. It was a warm welcome, and I'm truly grateful. I feel I should thank the coach for that because it helped me a great deal.

What does the coach ask of you? What does he want to see from you on the pitch?

He just wants me to be like he saw me at the World Cup. He wants me to be myself. I think everyone should be like that, whether it's Elliot or every player in the team. We are ourselves. We just need to bring what we have to the team. That's how we can win matches and win titles.

On Tuesday, in the Champions League match against Porto, you made your competitive debut for the club. How do you assess your performance and your first competitive appearance for Manchester City FC?

I was very happy and proud of that game. But the game we played is in the past now. Right now we're focused only on the future, and the next match is against Manchester United. We can't wait to play that game, and we hope to perform really well in it.

After the match, Erling Haaland praised you highly in an interview, saying you played very well. However, he mentioned that he hoped you'd play more direct passes to him in the second half. Did he speak to you about that afterward?

Of course. He spoke to me about it, and I agree with him 100%. This is something I need to improve in my game. I need to play more direct and try to deliver those passes. But it's all part of the learning process.

What's it like having a player like Erling Haaland in front of you? You have to work hard to create chances for a striker of that caliber.

Of course. I think he's one of the best strikers in the world, maybe even the best. It's a real pleasure to play with a player like that because you know he'll score goals and help the team.

Let's talk about Manchester City's midfield, especially after some players left the club. This has been a hot topic, and you yourself mentioned that it feels like a new era now. How excited are you to be part of this young, fresh midfield blend?

I think our midfield has many talented players. That's a challenge too because we're playing for a big club. Football is like that. We have many talented players here, and we embrace the competition. Everyone pushes each other, which drives us to be the best and perform as well as possible.

What qualities do you think you can bring to this midfield?

I think everyone has unique qualities, and every player is different. But when we combine everyone's qualities together, I think we have an excellent midfield.

In terms of Enzo Maresca's tactical system, what does he want you to do? Does this system give you freedom to move and play, or is there strict discipline where everyone needs to know exactly where they should be positioned?

I think it's both. He wants us to hold our positions on the pitch, with players in every position. But at the same time, he gives us freedom to play our game and express ourselves as much as possible.

What do you enjoy most about your position?

Just being involved with the ball as much as possible. This question is a bit difficult to answer, but that's it. You can always be involved in the game. When you're in a midfield position, you can control the game to a certain extent. I really enjoy that.

Next up is the Manchester Derby, which is really significant. This match means a lot to Manchester fans, and I'm sure you've heard about it a lot. What did you know about the Manchester Derby beforehand? And how excited are you to play in your first Manchester Derby?

I think we know how important this game is. It's a derby and one of the most important matches for our club and for us. So of course we want to win this game, and we want to make Manchester City FC fans proud of us. That's what we'll try to do this weekend.

I know you've only been at Manchester City FC for a few weeks, but even in this short time, do you feel you've improved or progressed since arriving?

Of course. Because there are only brilliant players here, so I'm learning every day. I try to make the most of every day, learn from everyone, enjoy everything, and enjoy being with everyone.

That's a great start. What are you looking forward to most in your season at Manchester City FC?

I hope to win every game, get as much playing time as possible, and play as much as I can. I want to enjoy playing with all my teammates and at the same time learn from each of them because I can learn so much from them. As I said at the beginning, I want to enjoy every moment, every minute, and try my best for the team.

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