**Manchester City’s latest development plan for a rising talent within their youth ranks will involve Championship side Leicester City, it has been revealed.**
Divine Mukasa has been viewed internally as one of the most technically gifted players to emerge from the Academy, thriving as a creative midfielder capable of operating between the lines or from wider attacking roles.
His development trajectory has already included first-team involvement on and off the pitch under Pep Guardiola in recent months, reinforcing belief that senior minutes elsewhere would accelerate his readiness for top-level football.
The 18-year-old arrived at City from West Ham in 2023 after excelling across multiple youth age groups in east London, and during the 2024/25 campaign, Mukasa was a central figure for the Sky Blues’ Under-18s while helping secure the Under-18 Premier League North title.
His rapid progress was reflected in first-team opportunities during pre-season and domestic cup action, including a senior debut in the Carabao Cup away at Huddersfield, where he provided an assist for Phil Foden.
Now, according to the information of [Fabrizio Romano](https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2017606077076943058?s=20), Championship side Leicester City have now agreed a deal to sign Manchester City’s Mukasa on an initial loan agreement.
As part of the latest step in Divine Mukasa’s ever-rising career, the report reveals that the 18-year-old will also sign new deal at the Etihad Stadium before leaving on loan.
The decision to extend Mukasa’s contract before sanctioning a temporary exit mirrors a familiar strategy used by Manchester City in recent seasons, protecting long-term value while ensuring the player continues to develop in a competitive environment.
Leicester City, targeting a return to the Premier League in the near future but currently languishing in 16th position, are expected to offer Divine Mukasa regular minutes in a high-pressure Championship campaign.
The loan will no doubt be closely monitored, with Mukasa viewed as a genuine first-team option in the medium term, rather than a talent earmarked for a permanent exit and a revenue generator from the City Football Academy.
Should the midfielder impress at the King Power Stadium in the final months of the campaign, the 2026/27 season could see him even further integrated into Pep Guardiola’s senior squad, while strong performances may also attract wider interest across Europe.