Who is Divin Mubama? Man City's forgotten £2m summer signing in squad vs Manchester United

There was a surprise name on the Manchester City bench in Sunday's derby against Manchester United. Divin Mubama.

It wasn't a surprise that there were a number of academy players in the squad due to the ongoing injury crisis and Rico Lewis' suspension. But it was a shock to see a forgotten summer signing among the substitutes.

Mubama, 20, joined City in the summer after leaving West Ham a the end of last season, with the Blues paying £2m for his services in the closing days of the transfer window. He has made just two appearances for the Academy since then due to injury and is yet to start a game for his new club.

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The England under-20 international scored 58 goals in 90 youth outings for West Ham and one goal in 18 senior appearances including five in the Premier League. When he signed he was not expected to be a regular first team option, and injury has stalled his attempts at making a strong start to life in Manchester.

Mubama has featured just twice for the academy since returning from injury, totalling just 34 minutes, but has trained with the first team squad recently and taken to social media to recognise his belated start to life at City.

He had been offered a contract at the London Stadium in the summer but opted to leave - which entitles the Hammers to the £2m training compensation fee as per FA rules - and had been linked with a move to Portugal before City stepped in.

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