Manchester City sells starting XI players following summer transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca enters the new season with a revamped roster after a busy summer transfer window. The club raised £286 million through the sale of players while spending £236 million on six new additions, including Allan Elias from Palmeiras. The departing group of 11 players recorded 347 combined appearances during the final season under Pep Guardiola. Notable departures include John Stones, Rodri, and Bernardo Silva. Some players such as Tijjani Reijnders and James Trafford also moved on after shorter tenures with the club. This transition marks the beginning of a new era for the team as they integrate fresh talent into the squad for the current Premier League campaign.
- •Manchester City raised £286 million through player sales this summer.
- •The club spent £236 million to sign six new players.
- •Allan Elias from Palmeiras is the latest addition to the squad.
- •Departing players include Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones.
- •The 11 sold players made 347 appearances last season.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Man City's rapid squad rebuild - send us your thoughts on transfer business
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Man City's departed XI
"Manchester City spent a Premier League record £458m in the summer transfer window to complete a rapid rebuild of the squad. The midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi have been brought in to the tune of more than £300m, replacing the departed Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez. Iliman Ndiaye, Allan and Geronimo Rulli were the other first-team players brought in by the club during this transfer window.
"A new boss, £236m spent in the summer window and a steady £286m raised from outgoing players. Enzo Maresca has introduced six new players to the Etihad this season, with the latest being Allan Elias from Palmeiras. As City introduce fresh new talent to the Premier League, they see experienced winners leave the club, which remarkably results in a starting XI that some sides would be envious about.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:34 AMMan City's rapid squad rebuild - send us your thoughts on transfer business
Manchester City spent a Premier League record £458m in the summer transfer window to complete a rapid rebuild of the squad. The midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi have been brought in to the tune of more than £300m, replacing the departed Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez. Iliman Ndiaye, Allan and Geronimo Rulli were the other first-team players brought in by the club during this transfer window.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:09 PMMan City's departed XI
A new boss, £236m spent in the summer window and a steady £286m raised from outgoing players. Enzo Maresca has introduced six new players to the Etihad this season, with the latest being Allan Elias from Palmeiras. As City introduce fresh new talent to the Premier League, they see experienced winners leave the club, which remarkably results in a starting XI that some sides would be envious about.
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