City’s €180m January transfers dwarf combined budget of 19 PL clubs

Manchester City's unprecedented spending spree keeps raising eyebrows across the football world, with many referring to Manager Pep Guardiola as a "cheque book manager."

Manchester City has shattered records with a whopping £180 million spend in the January 2025 transfer window.

This staggering amount eclipses the combined total of the other 19 Premier League clubs, who collectively spent £177 million.

City’s January recruitment has bolstered the squad, revamping the defense, midfield and attack.

Leading the charge is Egyptian international Omar Marmoush, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for a hefty €75 million (£59.1 million).

Marmoush became City’s first signing of the winter window

The highly sought-after forward has penned a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029.

Another significant addition is Nico Gonzalez, who arrived from FC Porto for €60 million (£50 million).

The Spanish midfielder brings versatility and depth to City’s engine room, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029.

City has also strengthened its backline with the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens for €40 million (£33.8 million) and Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for €35 million (£29.6 million).

Both defenders have committed to four-and-a-half-year contracts.

Rounding out City’s transfer haul is Juma Bah, who joined from Real Valladolid for an undisclosed fee reported to be around €6 million.

The young defender has been immediately loaned out to RC Lens, indicating he is viewed as a future prospect.

Manchester City’s unprecedented spending spree keeps raising eyebrows across the football world, with many referring to Manager Pep Guardiola as a “cheque book manager.”

City’s Multi Financial Violation Cases

Manchester City have long been haunted by allegations of financial irregularities and breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations dating back to 2018.

The case took a significant turn in February 2020, when the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) charged Manchester City with violating FFP regulations between 2012 and 2016.

The charges included overstating sponsorship revenue, hiding payments to players, and failing to cooperate with the investigation.

The consequences of the charges were severe, with UEFA banning Manchester City from participating in the Champions League for two seasons and fining the club €30 million.

However, Manchester City appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which overturned the UEFA ban in July 2020.

While the CAS ruling allowed Manchester City to participate in the Champions League, the court levelled a €10 million fine.

Premier League wades in

In 2020, the Premier League launched its own investigation into the club’s financial dealings. The investigation is ongoing.

Diaspora Digital Media understands that If found guilty, City could face severe penalties, including: points deduction, relegation, financial penalties, and loss of Premier League title.

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