Manchester City completes squad overhaul for the 2026-27 season

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Manchester City completes squad overhaul for the 2026-27 season
Summary

Manchester City concluded its summer transfer activity on deadline day with the signings of Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez. These additions complete a squad rebuild for manager Enzo Maresca as he begins his tenure. The club also secured Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi to reinforce the midfield, while Allan joins the attacking rotation alongside established players including Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. Several departures marked the window, with Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders leaving the club. Although the team did not sign a new right-back, the club has fulfilled the requested squad adjustments. Manchester City currently holds an unbeaten record in the early stages of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign after recording victories against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.

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  • Manchester City signed Iliman Ndiaye, Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Allan.
  • Departures from the squad include Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, Tijjani Reijnders, Savinho, and Omar Marmoush.
  • The club did not sign a right-back during the summer transfer window.
  • Enzo Maresca has started the season with wins over Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.
  • The squad rebuild focused on bolstering central midfield options and attacking depth.
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  • 8:50 AMYahoo SportsManchester City have fully backed their manager and he has every tool he needs to succeed
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It took until transfer deadline day for Manchester City to achieve their goal of bolstering Enzo Maresca’s squad for the 2026-27 season and beyond. City completed the signings of Iliman Ndiaye and E...

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