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Manchester City begins pre-season training with 23 players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Manchester City begins pre-season training with 23 players

Summary

Manchester City commenced its 2026-27 pre-season training under new manager Enzo Maresca, featuring 23 players at the City Football Academy. The squad includes senior internationals, returning loanees, and academy graduates. Players participating in the FIFA World Cup are set to return on a staggered basis. City's upcoming pre-season tour includes matches against Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid, with the Community Shield against Arsenal marking Maresca's first competitive fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Maresca's training sessions include established players and new prospects.
•World Cup participants like Rodri and Erling Haaland will return later.
•City will face Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid in pre-season fixtures.
•Gianluigi Donnarumma begins pre-season fully fit after joining from PSG.
•Rico Lewis's future at City remains uncertain amid interest from other clubs.

Latest Updates

8:30 AMYahoo Sports — 23 players spotted as Man City begin pre-season training under Enzo Maresca

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Twenty-three players were spotted as Enzo Maresca took his first Man City training sessionsThe group featured a mix of senior internationals, returning loanees & academy graduatesWC participants set t...
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