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Maresca seeks leadership additions for Manchester City ahead of transfer deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Maresca seeks leadership additions for Manchester City ahead of transfer deadline

Summary

Enzo Maresca emphasized the need for more leadership in his Manchester City squad as the transfer window nears its end. City has already signed Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85.6 million, making him the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. Despite this significant addition, Maresca expressed the necessity to strengthen the leadership core after losing experienced players such as Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones. The City boss indicated he is open to adding more experienced players to support current captains Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland. Maresca also confirmed that Bouaddi is fit and could feature in the upcoming match against Crystal Palace.

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By the Numbers

•City signs Ayyoub Bouaddi as the most expensive teen in Premier League history.
•Maresca highlights the need for experienced leaders following recent player departures.
•City heads to Crystal Palace after a comeback win against Bournemouth.
•Bouaddi is fit to play and may make his debut this weekend.
•City continues to evaluate further squad additions in the transfer window.

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11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Maresca keen to add leadership to Manchester City squad

What they're saying

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Enzo Maresca has highlighted the need to add more leadership to his Manchester City squad in the final days of the transfer window. City this week made Ayyoub Bouaddi the most expensive teenager in Premier League history as they spent £85.
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