Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?
BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking.
Manchester City's inflated transfer fees during the 2009-2018 period were spread across 46 different clubs in various national league systems, with the vast majority going to English clubs. The independent commission found City had a net spend of more than £900 million, which was more than any other club during that time. This spending power significantly impacted the transfer market, causing prices to rise for other clubs as well.
The money was used to sign players for senior clubs and did not include free transfers, loans or academy graduates. Some clubs, such as Wolfsburg and Monaco, struggled after receiving payments from City, while others, like Benfica and Porto, did not see the same level of success despite receiving similar amounts from City. Overall, City's spending during this period had a significant impact on the transfer market and the financial positions of various clubs.
Written by urgent.news from BBC Sport's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
