Manchester City's most expensive signings ever

It is fair to say that Manchester City have been no strangers to splashing the cash on star signings since Sheikh Mansour's takeover in 2008, and they have established themselves as one of the biggest spending clubs in Europe.

As well as signing high-profile players, the Citizens have taken full advantage of their global scouting network to unearth a number of hidden gems that have since been integrated into the first team and have developed into important players, helping the club win multiple titles and remain competitive across all fronts.

One such player is Antoine Semenyo, whose £64m signing was confirmed on January 8, 2026, as the former Bournemouth attacker immediately forced his way into the esteemed list below.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive signings in Manchester City's history.

10. Jeremy Doku - £55m

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From: Rennes

Date: August 24, 2023

Age at the time: 21

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (1): 2023-24
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023
• Community Shield (1): 2024

9. Aymeric Laporte - £57m

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From: Athletic Bilbao

Date: January 30, 2018

Age at the time: 23

Man City appearances: 180

Man City goals: 12

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (5): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23
• FA Cup (2): 2018-19, 2022-23
• EFL Cup (3): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21
• Community Shield (1): 2018
• Champions League (1): 2022-23
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023

8. Joao Cancelo - £60m (£26m + Danilo)

From: Juventus

Date: August 7, 2019

Age at the time: 25

Man City appearances: 154

Man City goals: 9

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (3): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23
• EFL Cup (1): 2020-21

7. Riyad Mahrez - £60m

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From: Leicester City

Date: July 10, 2018

Age at the time: 27

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

6. Rodri - £62m

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From: Atletico Madrid

Date: July 4, 2019

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
• FA Cup (1): 2022-23
• EFL Cup (2): 2019-20, 2020-21
• Community Shield (2): 2019, 2024
• Champions League (1): 2022-23
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

5. Omar Marmoush - £63.2m

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From: Eintracht Frankfurt

Date: January 23, 2025

Age at the time: 25

Honours at Man City

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4. Antoine Semenyo - £64m

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From: Bournemouth

Date: January 9, 2026

Age at the time: 26

Honours at Man City

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3. Ruben Dias - £65m

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From: Benfica

Date: September 29, 2020

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
• FA Cup (1): 2022-23
• EFL Cup (1): 2020-21
• Community Shield (1): 2024
• Champions League (1): 2022-23
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

2. Josko Gvardiol - £77m

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From: RB Leipzig

Date: August 5, 2023

Age at the time: 21

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (1): 2023-24
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023
• Community Shield (1): 2024

1. Jack Grealish - £100m

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From: Aston Villa

Date: August 5, 2021

Age at the time: 25

Honours at Man City

• Premier League (3): 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
• FA Cup (1): 2022-23
• Community Shield (1): 2024
• Champions League (1): 2022-23
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023