According to a report from Daily Mail, as Manchester City delve into the 2023-24 season, Pep Guardiola has implemented significant alterations to his squad. During this summer, they bid farewell to two pivotal players, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez, and have invested over £200 million in acquiring Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes, and Josko Gvardiol.
The previous summer transfer window marked an important milestone as the addition of Erling Haaland brought them their third Premier League title alongside the FA Cup and the Champions League trophy. However, Guardiola now aims to defend and we can see that the Mancunian giants are ready for a battle.
Confirmed Manchester City Arrivals
Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig, £78m)
City successfully finalised the signing of Gvardiol by securing a £78 million agreement with RB Leipzig, ensuring his presence at the Etihad for the next five years. Gvardiol, a member of the Croatian team that clinched a bronze medal at the 2022 World Cup in December, boasts the accolade of winning two German Cups during his stint in Germany. His addition will further strengthen the already impressive lineup of central defenders within the Cityzens’ squad.
Jeremy Doku (Rennes, £55m)
Manchester City officially confirmed the arrival of Jeremy Doku just days before the transfer deadline, he has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium. The Sky Blues reached a £55 million agreement with the French side Rennes, and he is poised to be a direct replacement for Riyad Mahrez.
Matheus Nunes (Wolves, £53m)
Wolves have strongly criticised Matheus Nunes for his behaviour following the confirmation of his £53 million transfer to Manchester City before deadline day.
The Portugal international resorted to a strike earlier last week to push for a move to the Treble-winning club, which deeply frustrated Wolves manager Gary O’Neil. Despite the business taking an ugly turn, City eventually secured Nunes before the transfer deadline, making him the second addition to the midfield department this summer.
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea, £25m)
Manchester City officially announced the arrival of Chelsea standout Mateo Kovacic on a four-year contract very early in the transfer window, with reports suggesting a fee of £25 million. Kovacic became the club’s inaugural signing of the summer transfer window.
The Croatian talent’s fresh contract extends his stay at the Etihad until the summer of 2027, and he is positioned as a direct successor to Ilkay Gundogan.
Confirmed Manchester City Departures
Cole Palmer (Chelsea, £42.5m)
The attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has completed a transfer to Chelsea in a deal that could reach a total of £42.5 million, and he has committed to a seven-year contract, with an extra one-year option included.
Chelsea’s initial payment for the 21-year-old stands at £40 million, while the rest of the package is comprised of performance-based add-ons. This underscores Guardiola’s significant commitment to nurturing young talent and reaping substantial rewards.
Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli, £30m)
Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr, £23.5m)
James Trafford (Burnley, £19m)
Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona, free)
Carlos Borges (Ajax, £16.3m)
Shea Charles (Southampton, £15m)
Tommy Doyle (Wolves, loan)
Joao Cancelo (Barcelona, loan)
