It is fair to say that Manchester City have been no strangers to splashing to 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.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's history.
10. Kevin De Bruyne - £54m
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From: Wolfsburg
Date: August 30, 2015
Age at the time: 24
Honours at Man City
9. Jeremy Doku - £55m
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From: Rennes
Date: August 24, 2023
Age at the time: 21
Honours at Man City
8. 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
7. Joao Cancelo - £60m (£26m + Danilo)
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From: Juventus
Date: August 7, 2019
Age at the time: 25
Man City appearances: 154
Man City goals: 9
Honours at Man City
6. 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
5. Rodri - £62m
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From: Atletico Madrid
Date: July 4, 2019
Age at the time: 23
Honours at Man City
4. 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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3. Ruben Dias - £65m
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From: Benfica
Date: September 29, 2020
Age at the time: 23
Honours at Man City
2. Josko Gvardiol - £77m
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From: RB Leipzig
Date: August 5, 2023
Age at the time: 21
Honours at Man City
1. Jack Grealish - £100m
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From: Aston Villa
Date: August 5, 2021
Age at the time: 25
Honours at Man City
Oliver Thomas
