⚽ Today's Manchester City Transfer News – July 15, 2025
After a record trophyless season, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are rebuilding their team with new recruits, major exits, and shrewd targets ahead of the 2025/26 season.
1. Rayan Aït‑Nouri Signs to Solidify Left-Back
City signed Rayan Aït‑Nouri from Wolves for around £31.8 million, a five-year deal. The Algerian left-back bolstered Guardiola's side just ahead of the Club World Cup (Goal, Wikipedia).
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2. Rayan Cherki Signs from Lyon
Key creative boost: Rayan Cherki has joined City from Lyon for £34 million on a five-year contract. He made his debut in the Club World Cup and netted in a 6–0 group-stage win (Wikipedia).
3. Tijjani Reijnders Adds Depth to Midfield
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has been signed from AC Milan for a fee of about £46.3 million. He is a creative and goal-thriving midfielder to replace Kevin De Bruyne (TEAMtalk).
4. Backup Keeper & Other Signings
- Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea as a reliable third-choice goalkeeper (TEAMtalk).
- Mahamadou Sangaré, an unattached free transfer PSG utility forward, has joined the development team on an unattached free transfer (TEAMtalk).
5. Significant Departures
- Right-back veteran Kyle Walker went out to Burnley for £5 million (Wikipedia).
- Yan Couto departed to Borussia Dortmund (approximately £25.2 m), while academy midfielder Jacob Wright moved to Norwich for £2.3 m (Wikipedia).
6. Defensive Targets: Daniel Muñoz on City's Radar
With right-back targets still on the radar, City are understood to be eyeing Daniel Muñoz of Crystal Palace at a rate of about €25 million. Muñoz has avowedly voiced ambitions to play for a top club this summer (FourFourTwo).
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Incomings | Aït‑Nouri, Cherki, Reijnders, Bettinelli, Sangaré |
| Departures | Walker, Couto, Wright |
| Investment | \\~£112 million spent on high-priority reinforcements |
| Next Moves | Right-back signing (e.g., Muñoz), centre-back or winger signing possibilities |
Guardiola's City are wisely signing youth and experience across all roles—looking to come back strongly in the Premier League and European competitions.
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