Manchester City are going through one of the biggest rebuilds in their recent history this summer. With a new manager in charge and several long-serving players leaving, here's a simple, up-to-date guide to everyone who has come in and gone out at the Etihad.
The Biggest Change: A New Manager
Before getting into the transfers, it's worth remembering the biggest change of all. Pep Guardiola has left the club after ten trophy-filled years, and Enzo Maresca, who previously worked under Guardiola as an assistant coach, has returned to take over as head coach. Every transfer move this summer needs to be seen in this context as Maresca builds his own squad.
Players who have left
Bernardo Silva - One of City's most key players over the past several seasons, Bernardo has left to join Real Madrid. Losing a player this good and so flexible in how he can play is a real loss.
John Stones - The experienced centre-back has also departed the club, ending a long spell as one of City's key defensive options.
Nathan Ake - Ake has moved to Turkish side Fenerbahce after losing his place in City's starting line-up in recent seasons.
Rodri - There has been strong speculation about Rodri potentially leaving too, though nothing has been fully confirmed as things stand. Fans will want to keep an eye on this one as pre-season continues.
Players who have arrived
Elliot Anderson - City's standout signing of the summer so far. Anderson has joined from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, making him the most expensive player in the club's history. That fee alone shows how highly Maresca and the club rate him.
More signings are expected to arrive as pre-season goes on. City needs to bring in more defenders and midfielders to replace the experienced players who have left.
Why this summer matters so much
Manchester City has been one of English Premier League best clubs for over ten years because they had an experienced squad that stayed together. This summer is different. Losing Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake at the same time, plus getting a new manager, is a real reset rather than a normal summer.
For Maresca, the record signing of Anderson gives him a statement of intent to build around, but replacing the experience and leadership walking out the door will not happen with one signing alone.
What to Watch For
Keep an eye on two things as pre-season continues: First, whether Rodri's future gets sorted out one way or the other. Second, whether City buy more defenders before the season starts. Both would tell us a lot about how Maresca wants to set up his team.
FAQs
Who is Manchester City's record signing this summer? Elliot Anderson, who joined from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, is the club's record signing.
Has Rodri left Manchester City? Not confirmed. There has been speculation about a possible departure, but nothing official has been announced.
Who is Manchester City's new manager? Enzo Maresca, who previously worked as an assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at the club, has returned as head coach.
Why did Pep Guardiola leave Manchester City? Guardiola stepped down after ten years in charge, ending one of the most successful managerial spells in the club's history.