Why Manchester City spent big money to revolutionise their squad
After an outlay of £750m across two transfer windows City are in a better place than last year writes Richard Jolly. Now the question is whether their overhauled squad can succeed in the club’s new era
Manchester City invested heavily in their squad to revamp their midfield, signing key players such as Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Negotiations for Anderson's £135m price tag were reduced to £125m, setting a joint British transfer record. City's net spend on No 8s reached £191m, with Fernandez and Anderson being the most expensive signings in their history.
Manager Enzo Maresca advocated for Fernandez, who worked with him at Chelsea, while Nico O’Reilly was expected to feature more in midfield. The club's approach in the summer window also included bringing forward moves for Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo, both of whom made an early impact. The midfield overhaul aimed to strengthen the squad, with the departure of older players like Rodri, Silva, Stones, and Ake, and replacing them with younger talent.
The total spend on the summer transfer window was £326m, but about £435m was spent across the entire summer, with two-thirds being recouped. City feels their squad is now notably younger and stronger than before.
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