Manchester City train at the City Football Academy, known as the CFA, on the Etihad Campus beside the stadium. It opened in December 2014.
| Name | City Football Academy (CFA) |
|---|---|
| Opened | December 2014 |
| Site | Etihad Campus, east Manchester, on part of an 80-acre former industrial site |
| Moved from | Carrington Training Centre |
| Link to stadium | A 60-metre pedestrian footbridge |
| Tram stop | Velopark (Metrolink) |
Design
The training complex was modelled on AC Milan’s Milanello. The building contract was signed on 14 September 2012 and more than 6,000 trees were planted around the site.
Beyond training
The CFA is also the club’s world headquarters. The Manchester Institute of Health and Performance opened on the campus in 2016.
Sources
Etihad Campus (Wikipedia); City Football Academy (Wikipedia).
