Manchester City has solidified its position among the world’s most valuable football clubs, marking another significant milestone 17 years after the Abu Dhabi takeover transformed the club’s fortunes.
Under Pep Guardiola’s leadership, City has evolved from a Premier League contender to a global powerhouse. Since the Catalan coach took over in 2016, the club has won six Premier League titles, a maiden UEFA Champions League title, and numerous domestic trophies. Despite a challenging season in 2023-24, marked by a loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, Guardiola’s influence remains a dominant force at the Etihad Stadium.
This summer, the treble winners are expected to continue strengthening their squad, with Italian international Tijjani Reijnders set to join after Manchester City reached an agreement with AC Milan. Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri and Lyon’s Rayan Cherki are also anticipated to follow, as the club looks to bolster their ranks ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Despite the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, City remains keen on Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, though the England international is currently priced too high for the club’s budget. Guardiola has emphasized that while changes will occur, the club won’t undergo an overhaul, as he looks to maintain a balanced squad for the 2025-26 season.
Manchester City’s significant financial backing, bolstered by recent player sales, means there’s money to spend this summer. In January, the club made a £181.5 million investment in new players, including Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Nico Gonzalez.
Forbes recently ranked Manchester City as the fifth-most valuable football club globally, valued at $5.3 billion. Real Madrid leads the list at $6.75 billion, followed by Manchester United ($6.6 billion), Barcelona ($5.65 billion), and Liverpool ($5.4 billion). The rankings reflect the immense commercial success and global reach of these clubs.
Looking ahead, Guardiola is focused on getting Manchester City back to their best, addressing squad fatigue and injury concerns, as they aim to compete for silverware across all competitions next season.
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