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Manchester City's most expensive signings ever

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Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's illustrious history.

It is fair to say that Manchester City have been no strangers to splashing to cash on star signings since Sheikh Mansour's takeover in 2008 and they have established themselves as one of the biggest spending clubs in Europe.

As well as signing high-profile players, the Citizens have taken full advantage of their global scouting network to unearth a number of hidden gems that have since been integrated into the first team and have developed into important players, helping the club win multiple titles and remain competitive across all fronts.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's history.

10. Matheus Nunes - £52.7m

Manchester City's Matheus Nunes before the match on September 19, 2023© Reuters

From: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Date: September 1, 2023
Age at the time: 25
Man City appearances: 29
Man City goals: 0

Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (1): 2023-24

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

    • 9. Kevin De Bruyne - £54m

    Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with the trophy after winning the Champions League on June 10, 2023© Reuters

    From: Wolfsburg
    Date: August 30, 2015
    Age at the time: 24
    Man City appearances: 382
    Man City goals: 102

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (6): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24

  • FA Cup (2): 2018-19, 2022-23

  • EFL Cup (5): 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

  • Community Shield (1): 2019

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

    • 8. Jeremy Doku - £55m

    Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring for Manchester City in November 2023© Reuters

    From: Rennes
    Date: August 24, 2023
    Age at the time: 21
    Man City appearances: 43
    Man City goals: 6

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (1): 2023-24

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

    • 7. Aymeric Laporte - £57m

    Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte poses with the Premier League trophy on May 23, 2021 © Reuters

    From: Athletic Bilbao
    Date: January 30, 2018
    Age at the time: 23
    Man City appearances: 180
    Man City goals: 12

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (5): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

  • FA Cup (2): 2018-19, 2022-23

  • EFL Cup (3): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21

  • Community Shield (1): 2018

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

    • 6. Joao Cancelo - £60m (£26m + Danilo)

    Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring for Manchester City on October 8, 2022© Reuters

    From: Juventus
    Date: August 7, 2019
    Age at the time: 25
    Man City appearances: 154
    Man City goals: 9

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (3): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

  • EFL Cup (1): 2020-21

    • 5. Riyad Mahrez - £60m

    Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring their third goal on April 22, 2023© Reuters

    From: Leicester City
    Date: July 10, 2018
    Age at the time: 27
    Man City appearances: 236
    Man City goals: 78

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (4): 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

  • FA Cup (2): 2018-19, 2022-23

  • EFL Cup (3): 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

  • Community Shield (1): 2018

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

    • 4. Rodri - £62m

    Manchester City's Rodri celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024© Reuters

    From: Atletico Madrid
    Date: July 4, 2019
    Age at the time: 23
    Man City appearances: 257
    Man City goals: 26

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24

  • FA Cup (1): 2022-23

  • EFL Cup (2): 2019-20, 2020-21

  • Community Shield (1): 2019

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

    • 3. Ruben Dias - £65m

    Manchester City's Ruben Dias celebrates after the match on May 17, 2023© Reuters

    From: Benfica
    Date: September 29, 2020
    Age at the time: 23
    Man City appearances: 178
    Man City goals: 4

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24

  • FA Cup (1): 2022-23

  • EFL Cup (1): 2020-21

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

    • 2. Josko Gvardiol - £77m

    Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates scoring their third goal on May 11, 2024© Reuters

    From: RB Leipzig
    Date: August 5, 2023
    Age at the time: 21
    Man City appearances: 42
    Man City goals: 5

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (1): 2023-24

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

    • 1. Jack Grealish - £100m

    Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured during training on August 15, 2023© Reuters

    From: Aston Villa
    Date: August 5, 2021
    Age at the time: 25
    Man City appearances: 125
    Man City goals: 14

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (3): 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24

  • FA Cup (1): 2022-23

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

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