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Six Manchester City players return from loan as squad assessment begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Six Manchester City players return from loan as squad assessment begins

Summary

Manchester City confirmed the return of six players from loan spells, including Manuel Akanji, Kalvin Phillips, and Jack Grealish, as Enzo Maresca prepares to evaluate the squad for the upcoming season. This development follows a significant summer of transfers for the club, which has seen new signings including Elliot Anderson. The returning players provide Maresca with options and decisions to make as he assesses their fit within his plans. The team aims to finalize their roster as the transfer market progresses.

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Status Watch

•Six players return to Manchester City after loan spells.
•Players include Akanji, Phillips, Echeverri, Grealish, and others.
•Assessment needed as summer transfer activities continue.
•Grealish's situation needs clarity following a challenging period.
•Decisions are crucial before pre-season preparations intensify.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Six Manchester City players return from loan as Enzo Maresca prepares squad assessment

What they're saying

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Six Man City players have returned to the club following their respective 2025-26 loan spellsManuel Akanji, Vitor Reis, Kalvin Phillips & Jack Grealish among those back at the Etihad StadiumThe return...
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