Manchester City new signings: Confirmed ins and outs for Summer 2025 ...Middle East

The 2024/25 season was something of a disaster for Manchester City as they had to settle for third place in the Premier League while missing out on cup silverware as well.

City's squad was in significant need of surgery, it would seem, with many players either beyond their peak or in the very early stages of their careers. They made some progress in addressing that issue in the January window, but work was still needed this summer. Have they managed to create a new team capable of competing for the top honours this season? Let us take a look.

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Left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri became City's first summer signing when the club announced his acquisition from Wolverhampton Wanderers on 9th, ahead of the Club World Cup (CWC). Ait-Nouri signed a five-year contract with the Cityzens, who sought a decent left-back and got a player with the right profile.

Ait-Nouri signing grade: A

Ait-Nouri is proven in the Premier League and gives City a much-needed quality option at left-back. It also means that Josko Gvardiol could move from that position into his more natural one as a central defender once he returns from injury.

Unfortunately for Ait-Nouri though, injuries have halted his start to the 2025/26 season so far, so it has been difficult to judge him properly in a City shirt thus far.

Marcus Bettinelli (Chelsea)

City acquired English goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli for a nominal fee, releasing him from his Chelsea contract. The 33-year-old had been on the books of the London club for four years, lowest on the pecking order, with only one appearance to his name.

The expiry date of his contract at City will be the same as what it would have been at Chelsea – 2026. However, his playing situation will not change as he is set to be third in the goalkeeping department at the Etihad, behind two other new signings.

Bettinelli signing grade: C

Bettinelli is not expected to get many first-team minutes at all. However, he is not a bad option as an experienced third-choice goalkeeper, and does help fill the needed homegrown quota.

Having released midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne at the expiration of his contract this summer, the Cityzens wasted no time in finding a creative replacement for the Belgian, confirming Rayan Cherki’s signing on 10 June in a deal worth £30.5m for the next five years. The 21-year-old, who can operate as a winger or a number 10, was spectacular for Lyon last campaign with 32 goal contributions in 44 games across all competitions.

As Guardiola begins rebuilding his team following last season's failure, Cherki could be the spark that reignites the club's fortunes.

Cherki signing grade: A

Cherki is a quality player who fits into City's style of play perfectly. However, his time at the Etihad Stadium has been hampered by injuries so far, and so we are yet to see the best of him.

Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan)

Just a day after Cherki's transfer, City announced another midfielder signing, Tijjani Reijnders, in a £46.5m move from AC Milan to the Etihad until 2030. The void left by De Bruyne is a huge one, and Guardiola is determined to shore up his midfield.

The deal was made public on 11th June, but was agreed in time before the CWC deadline. Despite what some might say was an underperforming season for AC Milan last term, Reijnders finished it with 15 goal involvements, and he started his Man City career in great fashion, scoring one and creating another on his PL debut against Wolves.

Reijnders signing grade: A

Reijnders is another quality addition in the middle of the park. Playing alongside the formidable Rodri, the Netherlands international has helped dictate the play for City, and he has undoubtedly been one of their standout signings thus far.

City also confirmed the signing of Sverre Nypan for a reported transfer fee of around £12.5m. He was signed from Norwegian side Rosenborg on a five-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2030.

At just 18 years of age, Nypan has already demonstrated plenty of potential, having made his first team debut at Rosenborg by the age of just 15. In 70 senior appearances for the club, the central midfield player managed an impressive total of 14 goals alongside a further 11 assists.

Nypan signing grade: B

While Nypan is unlikely to make an immediate impact in the first team, he will certainly have the ambition of breaking into it in the future. His added versatility means that he can play anywhere in the middle of the park, whether that is in attacking role or from a deeper position on the pitch.

Nypan was since sent out on loan to Middlesbrough in the Championship for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign. There, he should learn some useful insight into what the English game is like to play in.

James Trafford (Burnley)

City re-signed James Trafford for a reported transfer fee of £31m plus add-ons. The goalkeeper signed a deal at the Etihad Stadium until 2030, but there are doubts around whether he will be the club's number one goalkeeper moving forward.

Trafford signing grade: C

Up until the club decided to bring in Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG, the signing of Trafford looked like quite a smart one, especially after Ederson left the club. However, now that the Italian number one has arrived, Trafford faces a season on the bench.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)

Donnarumma signed for City on deadline day in a move that many people labelled as confusing for a number of reasons. The Italian number one was key to PSG's UEFA Champions League (UCL) triumph last season and he could become a key player for the Cityzens this season and beyond.

Donnarumma signing grade: B

This signing certainly was a confusing one at the time. Firstly, it almost makes the signing of Trafford a pointless one and a waste of £30m.

Secondly, Donnarumma is not the best with his feet so how that is going to translate in a Pep Guardiola team will be interesting to see. Beyond all that, though, Donnarumma is one of the best shot-stoppers in the world, and he should help City keep more clean sheets.

The Italy international has certainly shown his worth in his first few appearances in a City jersey so far.

Manchester City confirmed arrivals Summer 2025 – Full list

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli) – FreeJacob Wright (Norwich) – £2.3mScott Carson (Released)Kayky (Bahia) – UndisclosedKyle Walker (Burnley) – £5mDivin Mubama (Stoke) – LoanMaximo Perrone (Como) – £13mJahmai Simpson-Pusey (Celtic) – LoanVitor Reis (Girona) – LoanJames McAtee (Nottingham Forest) – £30mSverre Nypan (Middlesbrough) – LoanJack Grealish (Everton) – LoanClaudio Echeverri (Bayer Leverkusen) – LoanEderson (Fenerbahce) – £8mYan Couto (Borussia Dortmund) – £16mManuel Akanji (Inter Milan) – LoanIlkay Gundogan (Galatasaray) – Free

Manchester City transfer window rating: Grade B

City have added to their hefty business in the January transfer window with some more quality signings. However, the loss of Kevin De Bruyne could be a huge one, while they have also lost the experience and know-how of both Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish. It could be argued that their squad now looks worse than it did last season.

However, a lot of their new additions have already hit the ground running, with the likes of Reijnders and Donnarumma in particular impressing. Both Ait-Nouri and Cherki also have a lot more to offer after suffering injury setbacks.

Only time will tell whether City have done enough business to try and win them yet another Premier League title under Guardiola. Heading into the October international break, they are currently in fifth place in the table, but are only three points behind league leaders Arsenal after seven matches played.

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