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Man City's most expensive sales ever

Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive sales in Manchester City's illustrious history.

While a host of star names have arrived at Manchester City in big-money deals, the Citizens have also recouped considerable sums from the sale of several players over the years.

Some of those decided to depart in search of regular first-team football, while others opted to seek a fresh challenge following a successful trophy-filled spell at the club.

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


10. Kelechi Iheanacho - £25m

Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho pictured on December 26, 2016 © Reuters

To: Leicester City
Date: August 3, 2017
Age at the time: 20
Man City appearances: 64
Man City goals: 21

Honours at Man City


  • EFL Cup (1): 2015-16

  • 9. Riyad Mahrez - £30m

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

    To: Al-Ahli
    Date: July 28, 2023
    Age at the time: 32
    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

  • 8. Oleksandr Zinchenko - £32m

    Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko applauds fans on March 1, 2022© Reuters

    To: Arsenal
    Date: July 22, 2022
    Age at the time: 25
    Man City appearances: 128
    Man City goals: 2

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (4): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22

  • FA Cup (1): 2018-19

  • EFL Cup (4): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

  • Community Shield (1): 2019

  • 7. Danilo - £34m (part-exchange deal with Joao Cancelo)

    Danilo in action for Manchester City on May 9, 2018© Reuters

    To: Juventus
    Date: August 7, 2019
    Age at the time: 28
    Man City appearances: 60
    Man City goals: 4

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (2): 2017-18, 2018-19

  • FA Cup (1): 2018-19

  • EFL Cup (2): 2017-18, 2018-19

  • 6. Cole Palmer - £42.5m

    Manchester City's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on August 16, 2023© Reuters

    To: Chelsea
    Date: September 1, 2023
    Age at the time: 21
    Man City appearances: 41
    Man City goals: 6

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (1): 2022-23

  • FA Cup (1): 2022-23

  • Champions League (1): 2022-23

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

  • 5. Leroy Sane - £44.7m

    Manchester City winger Leroy Sane pictured on June 22, 2020© Reuters

    To: Bayern Munich
    Date: July 15, 2020
    Age at the time: 24
    Man City appearances: 135
    Man City goals: 39

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (2): 2017-18, 2018-19

  • FA Cup (1): 2018-19

  • EFL Cup (3): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20

  • Community Shield (2): 2018, 2019

  • 4. Gabriel Jesus - £45m

    Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus pictured on August 21, 2021© Reuters

    To: Arsenal
    Date: July 4, 2022
    Age at the time: 25
    Man City appearances: 236
    Man City goals: 95

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (4): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22

  • FA Cup (1): 2018-19

  • EFL Cup (3): 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21

  • Community Shield (2): 2018, 2019

  • 3. Ferran Torres - £46.7m

    Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring against Wycombe Wanderers on September 21, 2021© Reuters

    To: Barcelona
    Date: January 1, 2022
    Age at the time: 21
    Man City appearances: 43
    Man City goals: 16

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (1): 2020-21

  • EFL Cup (1): 2020-21

  • 2. Raheem Sterling - £50m

    Raheem Sterling in action for Manchester City in December 2021© Reuters

    To: Chelsea
    Date: July 13, 2022
    Age at the time: 27
    Man City appearances: 339
    Man City goals: 131

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (4): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22

  • FA Cup (1): 2018-19

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

  • Community Shield (1): 2019

  • 1. Julian Alvarez - £81.3m

    Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal on March 6, 2024© Reuters

    To: Atletico Madrid
    Date: August 12, 2024
    Age at the time: 24
    Man City appearances: 103
    Man City goals: 36

    Honours at Man City


  • Premier League (2): 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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