Manchester City has broken their transfer record twice in 2026, with the signings of Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson. Fernandez, an Argentina international, joined City from Chelsea for €145m, equaling the Premier League transfer record. Anderson, an England midfielder, moved to City from Nottingham Forest for €135m. These signings were part of City's major midfield rebuild following Rodri's departure to Barcelona.
Fernandez became Manchester City's record signing after completing his move from Chelsea in September 2026. He had previously joined Chelsea from Benfica for €121m in January 2023. Anderson, on the other hand, joined City in July 2026 and briefly became the club's record signing before Fernandez's arrival. The midfielder had established himself as an England international and impressed during the 2026 World Cup.
Jack Grealish is City's third most expensive signing, joining from Aston Villa for €117.5m in 2021. He became the most expensive English player at the time and played a crucial role in City's treble-winning 2022-23 campaign. Ayyoub Bouaddi, a Moroccan midfielder, joined City from Lille for €95m in the summer of 2026 as part of their midfield overhaul.
Josko Gvardiol, a Croatia international, joined City from RB Leipzig for €90m in 2023. He became one of City's most expensive defenders and helped the club compete for major honours. Kevin De Bruyne, a Belgium international, arrived at City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for €76m. He went on to become one of the most decorated and influential players in City's history.
Omar Marmoush, an Egypt international, joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt for €75m in January 2025. He had scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in 27 Bundesliga appearances before his move to England. Antoine Semenyo, a Ghana international, joined City from Bournemouth for €72m in 2026 and became one of the club's major attacking additions.
Ruben Dias, a Portugal international, moved to City from Benfica for €71.6m in 2020. He quickly established himself as a key member of City's defence and won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in his first season in England. Rodri, a Spain midfielder, joined City from Atletico Madrid for €70m in 2019 and became one of the central figures of City's most successful period.
The figures for Manchester City's 10 most expensive signings are based on reported fees from FootballTransfers and may vary between sources depending on add-ons and how transfer payments are calculated. The list includes some of the most high-profile signings in City's history, with many of these players going on to achieve great success with the club.
Key points
- Enzo Fernandez is Manchester City's most expensive signing at €145m.
- Manchester City broke their transfer record twice in 2026 with the signings of Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson.
- The list of Manchester City's 10 most expensive signings includes players from various countries, including Argentina, England, and Portugal.
