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Enzo Maresca's first summer in charge of Manchester City has brought a marquee midfield signing, a clutch of young additions and the departure of several long-serving senior players. Here is the confirmed business to date, with what each side of the ledger tells us. The window stays open until September, so this is a picture of the summer so far rather than the final word.
Manchester City signings — summer 2026
| Player | From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | Permanent |
| Mathys Detourbet | ESTAC Troyes | Permanent |
| Jeremy Monga | Leicester City | Permanent |
| Pierce Charles | Sheffield Wednesday | Permanent |
Elliot Anderson is the headline arrival, the England midfielder joining from Nottingham Forest as the centrepiece of Maresca's first window. The rest lean young: Mathys Detourbet arrives from ESTAC Troyes, Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, and goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, having returned from a loan at Queens Park Rangers.
Manchester City departures — summer 2026
| Player | To | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardo Silva | Real Madrid | Free transfer |
| Manuel Akanji | Inter | Permanent |
| Nathan Aké | Fenerbahçe | Permanent |
| John Stones | Without club | Departed |
| Mathys Detourbet | AS Monaco | Loan |
| Sverre Nypan | Lommel SK | Loan |
| Pierce Charles | Queens Park Rangers | Loan |
The exits reshape the spine of the side. Bernardo Silva leaves for Real Madrid on a free transfer after years at the heart of City's midfield, while defenders Manuel Akanji and Nathan Aké move on permanently to Inter and Fenerbahçe respectively. John Stones has also departed, thinning the senior defensive options further.
Two of the summer's arrivals go straight back out on loan for game time: Mathys Detourbet to AS Monaco and Pierce Charles to Queens Park Rangers, while Sverre Nypan joins Lommel SK. It is a common pattern for City's younger signings, who are brought in and then developed elsewhere.
What it means for the season ahead
The through-line is a generational shift: Bernardo Silva, Akanji, Aké and Stones out, Anderson in as the senior addition, and a group of young players signed with one eye on the future. Maresca's first competitive fixture is the Community Shield against Arsenal in Cardiff on 16 August, before the Premier League campaign opens at home to Bournemouth on 23 August.
For the full month ahead, see our guide to Manchester City's August 2026 fixtures, including the Asia tour, the Community Shield and both league openers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who have Manchester City signed in summer 2026?
Four players so far: Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, Mathys Detourbet from ESTAC Troyes, Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, and Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.
Which players have left Manchester City this summer?
Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, while Manuel Akanji (Inter), Nathan Aké (Fenerbahçe) and John Stones all departed. Several younger players, including new signings Detourbet and Charles, went out on loan.
Is the transfer window still open?
Yes. This reflects confirmed business to date; the window remains open until September, so further incomings and outgoings are possible.
