Manchester City have broken their transfer record twice in 2026, with Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson now topping the club’s list of most expensive signings.

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City paid Chelsea €145m for Argentina international Fernandez on deadline day, making him the club’s most expensive signing and equalling the Premier League transfer record.

A few weeks earlier, City had paid €135m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, briefly making him the club’s record signing.

The two deals came as City undertook a major midfield rebuild following Rodri’s departure to Barcelona.

Below is the full list of Manchester City’s 10 most expensive signings, based on transfer fees reported by FootballTransfers.

1. Enzo Fernandez — €145m

From: Chelsea
Year: 2026

Fernandez became Manchester City’s record signing after completing his move from Chelsea in September 2026.

The Argentina international had joined Chelsea from Benfica for €121m in January 2023 before moving to City for €145m.

The deal equalled the Premier League transfer record and made Fernandez the first player to complete two transfers worth more than €100m.

2. Elliot Anderson — €135m

From: Nottingham Forest
Year: 2026

Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for €135m in July 2026, briefly becoming the club’s record signing before Fernandez’s arrival.

The midfielder had established himself as an England international and impressed during the 2026 World Cup before completing his move to the Etihad Stadium.

3. Jack Grealish — €117.5m

From: Aston Villa
Year: 2021

Grealish became the most expensive English player when he joined Manchester City from Aston Villa for €117.5m in 2021.

He played an important role in City’s treble-winning 2022-23 campaign before later leaving the club on loan.

4. Ayyoub Bouaddi — €95m

From: Lille
Year: 2026

Manchester City signed Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €95m in the summer of 2026 as part of their midfield overhaul.

The teenager had attracted attention with his performances before making the move to Manchester.

5. Josko Gvardiol — €90m

From: RB Leipzig
Year: 2023

Gvardiol joined Manchester City from RB Leipzig for €90m in 2023.

The Croatia international became one of City’s most expensive defenders and helped the club compete for major honours after his arrival.

6. Kevin De Bruyne — €76m

From: Wolfsburg
Year: 2015

De Bruyne arrived from Wolfsburg in 2015 for €76m, a year before Pep Guardiola took charge of Manchester City.

The Belgium international went on to become one of the most decorated and influential players in the club’s history, making more than 350 appearances.

He left Manchester City for Napoli on a free transfer in 2025.

7. Omar Marmoush — €75m

From: Eintracht Frankfurt
Year: 2025

Marmoush joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt for €75m in January 2025.

The Egypt international had scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in 27 Bundesliga appearances before his move to England.

8. Antoine Semenyo — €72m

From: Bournemouth
Year: 2026

Semenyo became one of Manchester City’s major attacking additions in 2026 after joining from Bournemouth for €72m.

The Ghana international had enjoyed an impressive spell with Bournemouth before attracting interest from several clubs.

9. Ruben Dias — €71.6m

From: Benfica
Year: 2020

Dias moved to Manchester City from Benfica for €71.6m in 2020.

The Portugal international quickly established himself as a key member of City’s defence and won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in his first season in England.

10. Rodri — €70m

From: Atletico Madrid
Year: 2019

Rodri joined Manchester City from Atletico Madrid for €70m in 2019.

The Spain midfielder became one of the central figures of City’s most successful period, scoring the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League final and winning the Ballon d’Or in 2024.

Rodri left City for Barcelona in 2026.

Man City’s 10 most expensive signings

The figures are based on reported transfer fees in the FootballTransfers ranking. Transfer fees can vary between sources depending on add-ons, bonuses and how individual payments are calculated.