Images from the official launching of Manchester City’s new City Football Academy on Monday in Manchester, England.
Updated: December 09, 2014, 12:00 AM
Manchester City open new City Football Academy – in pictures
Manchester City's new City Football Academy during its launch in 2014.
The then Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, centre, and captain Vincent Kompany, right, greet at the opening of the City Football Academy in Manchester on Monday. AFP
A general view of the performance centre by the junior academy pitches at Manchester City's new City Football Academy. AFP
A view outside Manchester City's Academy. AFP
Former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book unveils a plaque at the launch of the City Football Academy on Monday. AFP
Manchester City academy youth products play at the newly opened indoor performance centre at the City Football Academy on Monday. AFP
Manchester City's then manager Manuel Pellegrini observes youth footballers during the launch of the new City Football Academy on Monday. AFP
A view of one of the youth pitches at the new City Football Academy. AFP
Manchester City Under 18 midfielder Kean Bryan, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, Manchester City reserves squad manager Patrick Vieira and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak observe the new City Football Academy in 2014. AFP
A look at the Etihad Stadium from the City Football Academy. AFP