Manchester City have officially confirmed that teenage sensation Divine Mukasa will spend the remainder of the 2025/26 season on loan at Leicester City. The 18-year-old midfielder, widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the City Football Academy (CFA), moves to the King Power Stadium seeking regular first-team football.
A Goal-Scoring Machine in the Making
Mukasa joined Manchester City from West Ham in 2023 and has since been a revelation in the youth ranks. His stats from last season’s Under-18 campaign are staggering: 21 goals and 16 assists in just 30 appearances.
Despite his age, Mukasa has already tasted senior football under Pep Guardiola. He made six professional appearances, notably providing key assists in cup victories against Huddersfield Town and Exeter City. His ability to operate in tight spaces and his eye for a final ball caught Guardiola’s eye during City’s pre-season tour, including a standout performance against Palermo.
Why Leicester?
Currently competing in the Championship, Leicester City are looking for that extra creative spark to secure their return to the Premier League. The Foxes have a proven track record of developing young talent, and Mukasa’s versatility in the attacking third makes him a perfect fit for their current system.
While the “Foxes” are famously remembered for their 2016 Premier League miracle, the focus now is on the present. Mukasa is expected to challenge for a starting spot immediately, providing competition for a midfield that has struggled with consistency in recent weeks.
The Path to the Top
With a contract at the Etihad and a growing reputation, Mukasa’s stint at Leicester is seen as a “finishing school.” If he can replicate his prolific youth-team form in the physical environment of the Championship, he could return to Manchester as a genuine contender for Guardiola’s 2026/27 squad.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
