The Manchester City transfer in 2025 window has been characterised by targeted reinforcements across every department. After a bittersweet 2024–25 season marked by a third-place Premier League finish and an early exit from the Club World Cup—the club is doubling down on quality to reclaim domestic and European dominance.
Manchester City’s transfer activity in 2025 has seen several key departures as the club reshapes its squad for the new season, with both experienced names and young talents moving on to new challenges.
Over the last three seasons, Manchester City have dominated English football, winning three consecutive Premier League titles (2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25) and adding domestic cups to their tally.
In Europe, they lifted the 2022–23 Champions League but fell short in the following two campaigns, reaching the later knockout stages.
All completed Manchester City transfers so far in 2025-26
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Here’s a guide to Manchester City’s transfer moves during the summer 2025 window –
Major Signings (First Team)
Rayan Aït-Nouri Man City transfer
- Rayan Aït-Nouri (left-back) joined from Wolves for approximately £31.8 million, on a five-year contract.
Rayan Cherki Man City transfer
- Rayan Cherki completed a move to Manchester City on June 10, 2025, signing a five-year contract for a reported initial fee of £34 million.
Tijjani Reijnders Man City transfer
- Tijjani Reijnders joined Manchester City from AC Milan on June 11, 2025, signing a five-year contract with the transfer fee reported at £46.3 million (€55 million).
Marcus Bettinelli Man City transfer
- Marcus Bettinelli completed a transfer to Manchester City from Chelsea on June 10, 2025, signing a one-year deal for an undisclosed (nominal) fee to serve as a backup goalkeeper.
James Trafford Man City transfer
- James Trafford returned to Manchester City on July 29, 2025, rejoining from Burnley on a five-year contract after the club activated his buy-back clause for a total cost effectively around £27 million.
These moves come alongside a high-profile winter acquisition:
- Omar Marmoush joined in January for £59 million from Eintracht Frankfurt, marking a statement summer signing who delivered key performances, including a hat-trick and Premier League Goal of the Season. It is one of the highest Manchester City transfer in 2025 season.
Departures
On the departure front, Manchester City have facilitated several exits to optimise squad balance:
- Kevin De Bruyne left on a free transfer to Napoli, concluding a legendary 10-year spell.
- Yan Couto departed for Borussia Dortmund for around £25.2 million.
- Jacob Wright moved to Norwich City (Academy) for £2.3 million.
City also opted to send several young talents out on loan or pursue transfer avenues for fringe players:
- Vitor Reis, a Brazilian centre-back signed in January, was loaned to Girona to continue his development.
- Recent reports suggest a likely loan departure for Jack Grealish, with Everton expressing interest amidst wage complications.
These strategic decisions reflect the City’s dual approach—investing in fresh talent while managing departures of ageing or surplus players to maintain equilibrium.
Full List of Manchester City Transfer in 2025
| Category | Player | From / To | Details / Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming (First Team) | Rayan Aït‑Nouri | Wolves | ~£31–36m (reported £31m–£36m range) |
| Rayan Cherki | Lyon | ~£34m (five‑year deal) | |
| Tijjani Reijnders | AC Milan | ~£46.3m (€55m) | |
| Marcus Bettinelli | Chelsea | Nominal/undisclosed fee (one‑year deal) | |
| James Trafford | Burnley | £27m (effective, return – CFG pathway) | |
| Winter Signing | Omar Marmoush | Eintracht Frankfurt | £59m (Jan) |
| Outgoing | Kevin De Bruyne | Napoli | Free transfer (contract expiry; farewell confirmed in June) |
| Yan Couto | Borussia Dortmund | ~£25m (obligation triggered from loan) | |
| Jacob Wright | Norwich City | ~£2.3m | |
| Loaned Out | Vitor Reis | Girona | Season‑long loan |
| Potential Move | Jack Grealish (rumour) | Everton | Loan pending (speculative; no official confirmation) |
Manchester United 2025 outgoing players list
A list of all the players leaving Manchester City, as per the official source – Manchester City News.
| Player | Destination | Type | Fee / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wright | Norwich City | Permanent | £2.3 million |
| Yan Couto | Borussia Dortmund | Permanent | £25.2 million |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Napoli | Released | Free transfer |
| Scott Carson | — | Released | Contract expired |
| Tai Sodje | — | Released | Academy player |
| Vítor Reis | Girona | Loan | Season-long |
| Jack Grealish | Potential: Everton | Loan (expected) | Wage negotiations ongoing |
