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Manchester City starlet Angelino will have to wait for his first-team opportunity after being sent on loan to New York City FC.

The 18-year-old left back has been tipped to force his way into Manuel Pellegrini’s plans next season, but will head to City’s sister club in MLS to further his development.

The Spaniard will join New York when America’s transfer window opens on July 8 until the end of the season, which could run until early December.

Angelino said: “I’m very happy for the opportunity that Manchester City and New York City FC have given me.

"To be able to play in New York is a great opportunity for me and I am eager to get started. I can’t wait to get to New York and join my new teammates.”

Angelino has impressed under City’s EDS manager Patrick Vieira and is highly regarded by the club’s coaching staff.

Along with Kelechi Iheanacho, Angelino is one of the brightest prospects in City’s academy.

The teenager has already made Pellegrini’s first-team squad this season, but is still to make his full debut.

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed last week that he would not compromise the first team by promoting the club’s academy prospects too soon.

“We are not there yet where we can say we have produced from our City Football Academy the quality of players making it to the first team,” he said.

“This year we have had good examples, players who have had their moments – (Jose) Pozo had his moment, we have a wonderful talent in Kelechi, a boy you can see will be a fantastic player for City.

“There are other examples, Angelino etc. So we are starting to see those talented individuals start approaching the first team – we have to keep supporting them and developing them but will not compromise on the first team.”

New York have been struggling in their inaugural season - currently sitting at the foot of the Eastern Conference.

Frank Lampard is set to make his long-awaited debut next month.

Angelino would join another City youngster joins Shay Facey in New York.

He added: “I know Shay Facey is doing really well for the team and loving the experience. The atmosphere at Yankee Stadium seems amazing so I’m really looking forward to playing in front of our supporters.

“Being able to train and play in a professional league like MLS, and learn from Coach Kreis will help me develop further as a young player. I’m determined to make the most of my opportunity and give everything I can to help the team in our first season.”