A feeder club is an independent club that has a formal or informal relationship with a larger "parent" club, often to develop young players, gain access to scouting markets, or handle work permit issues.
They operate in regions or leagues that the parent club wants to monitor closely for emerging talent. Over time, these clubs naturally evolve into scouting hubs.
For the current City, establishing a feeder club in South America could be the most efficient solution—serving multiple crucial functions within a single streamlined structure.
It could support scouting operations to identify emerging talent early and help build trusted relationships with local agents, families, and academies—long before European giants come knocking.