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Juma Bah has made 12 senior appearances for Real Valladolid this season Real Valladolid have accused Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club. Defender Juma Bah told the Spanish club on Tuesday that he intends to terminate his contract, allowing City to sign the player for a much lower fee. City had sent a request to Valladolid earlier in the day asking to begin negotiations over a permanent deal for the 18-year-old, Valladolid said in a statement. Bah then did not turn up for training on Wednesday, with the Spanish Football Association confirming he had deposited the necessary amount to terminate his contract. Valladolid say the teenager's decision was "supposedly supported and guided by Manchester City and his agent" and has "caused great disappointment and indignation". "The club considers that Manchester City is behind the player's decision, and appears to have advised the player to take this route. " The 18-year-old joined Valladolid on a season-long loan from AIK Freetong in his native Sierra Leone last summer and the club exercised a clause earlier this month to turn it into a permanent deal. But Bah is still under a youth contract and has so far refused to sign a senior deal that would significantly increase his release clause. Valladolid say they will take disciplinary action against Bah and will do whatever they can to "defend" the clubs's interests. BBC Sport has approached Manchester City for comment. Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views Get Manchester City news sent straight to your phone Champions League: Build-up to key night in Europe including PSG V Man City, Arsenal & Celtic England's new era begins with heavy India defeat Women's League Cup: Chelsea host Durham before three more quarter-finals The Gladiators have returned, tougher than ever A new generation of superhumans take on brave contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength The Tokyo subway sarin attack 30 years on One of the injured passengers recalls the events of the fateful day What does it take to win Europe's coveted football trophy? A captivating and revealing documentary about Real Madrid's journey to the top Is beer better without alcohol? Crowd Science investigates how non-alcoholic stout is made and whether it is healthier than the original Pressure on for Man City & PSG - could Champions League exit happen? Norris 'ready to bring the fight to everyone' 'Five reasons why the Baz-Buttler combo is right for England' Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt. Video Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards. Video Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards 5 Live Sport: All About. .. Audio5 Live Sport: All About. .. Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Video Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean Detail-obsessed yet vulnerable – Bompastor's recipe for success Is Postecoglou's style causing Tottenham's injury crisis? Quiz: Test your knowledge of 2024-25 Champions League 'It's time to accept it - England are nowhere near Australia' Atalanta's Gasperini 'tactical genius' but 'criminally underrated' How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze Allen leads Bills to play-off victory over Ravens. Video Allen leads Bills to play-off victory over Ravens 'Are Liverpool best team in world right now? ' - MOTD pundits on 'risky' Reds. Video'Are Liverpool best team in world right now? ' - MOTD pundits on 'risky' Reds 'A second chance' - legend Vonn exceeds own comeback expectations Meet coach Khabib's MMA super-team Law - the squinting kid who grew into giant of global game © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.