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Manchester City renovates squad with heavy spending under Enzo Maresca

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Manchester City renovates squad with heavy spending under Enzo Maresca

Summary

Manchester City has overhauled its roster with over $1 billion in transfer expenditure since January 2025. Following the departures of several key players from the 2023 Champions League-winning squad, the club recently finalized the signing of Enzo Fernandez for £125 million. Manager Enzo Maresca faces the pressure of replacing Pep Guardiola while integrating a high volume of new talent. Recent arrivals include Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Iliman Ndiaye. Despite recent squad turnover, the team remains a focal point in the Premier League title race alongside Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side.

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Market Watch

•Manchester City spent over $1 billion on transfers since January 2025.
•Enzo Fernandez joined the club for a record-equalling £125 million fee.
•Elliot Anderson arrived from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116 million.
•Many starters from the 2023 Champions League final have departed the club.
•Enzo Maresca is managing a significantly changed squad that retains Erling Haaland.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — €1 billion in 18 months: Enzo Fernandez deal means Enzo Maresca has no excuses in first Man City season

What they're saying

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Manchester City face the huge challenge of life after Pep Guardiola, but have backed his predecessor handsomely in the transfer market.
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