Kilmarnock youngster Liam Smith has officially completed a move to Premier League giants Manchester City.
The 16-year-old had been linked with both Liverpool and Rangers , having impressed at youth level.
He helped Killie to reach the final of this season's Scottish FA Youth Cup and has already been capped for the Scotland Under-17 team.
Smith had been training with City since late last year as the two clubs looked to work out a compensation fee.
That deal has now been done, with the Ayrshire club hinting they will also be entitled to bonuses based on future peformance.
A statement confirmed: " Kilmarnock Football Club can confirm we have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Liam Smith.
"The 16-year-old Killie Academy product will join the English Premier League club with immediate effect.
"The deal, the terms of which remain undisclosed, takes account of Liam’s prodigious talent and future potential."
Killie had tried hard to convince the talented youngster to stay but in the end the lure of working under Pep Guardiola's coaching staff proved too much.
Head of football operations James Fowler said: "While we had hoped to see Liam continue his development at Rugby Park and are disappointed to be losing him, we fully understand and appreciate the opportunities moving to Manchester City will provide Liam both on and off the pitch.
"We wish him every success at Manchester City."
