McAtee has scored seven times in 34 appearances for his boyhood Club, Manchester City. He enjoyed two successful spells on loan at Sheffield United from 2022, playing 75 times for the Blades, scoring 14 times and registering eight assists.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was a season of firsts for the midfielder in 2024\/25, who netted his first Premier League goal for City, scored his first career hat-trick in the FA Cup third round, and opened his account on Europe\u2019s biggest stage with a goal on his second appearance in the Champions League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Upon signing McAtee, said, \u201cI feel ready for a new challenge and the Club had a great season last year so I want to help build on that and show what I can do.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m so happy to be here and really looking forward to getting started with my new teammates and I know the ambition of everyone associated with the Club which is something I want to be a part of.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McAtee joined Forest having recently lifted the UEFA Under-21 Euros in June 2025, when he captained England\u2019s Young Lions and proved a pivotal figure for Lee Carsley\u2019s side, including a Player of the Match performance as England beat Germany 3-2 to lift the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m so happy to be here and really looking forward to getting started with my new teammates and I know the ambition of everyone associated with the Club which is something I want to be a part of.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere was strong interest in James, but he showed a real determination to join us. Our players have been excited about the possibility of him arriving, and now we can officially welcome him into the group.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n