Manchester City have completed the signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The England International was signed for £20m.
Guehi, who almost joined Liverpool in the summer before a deadline-day move broke down, signed a five-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad Stadium after passing a medical.
The Crystal Palace captain was seen as a perfect fit for Guardiola’s team following injuries to fellow centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
During his unveiling, Guehi, who has won 26 caps for England and helped them reach the final of Euro 2024, believes he can kick on and reach another level with City.
Guehi unveiled as a Manchester City player
“I am really happy and incredibly proud to be a Manchester City player,” said the 25-year-old. “This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put into my career. I am now at the best club in England and part of an unbelievable squad of players. It feels good to be able to say that.
“I want to grow as a player and a person, and I know at this club that’s going to happen. It’s definitely the right environment for me to improve and get better.”
City director of football Hugo Viana believes he has recruited one of the finest centre-backs in the Premier League.
He added: “It is clear Marc has been one of the best defenders in English football for quite some time now, so we are absolutely delighted to bring him to Manchester City.
“I feel we have signed a huge talent who will help us improve. He is only 25, but he has shown already he is a leader, a brilliant professional and someone desperate to improve.
“He is strong, has exceptional defensive qualities, is an intelligent reader of the game, and brings passion and energy every time he steps onto the pitch. I am so pleased it was us he chose to join.
“Marc is entering the prime years of his career. I am sure every City fan is excited to see how good he can be in a sky blue shirt.”
Guehi acquisition take City’s spending since the start of 2025 to around £430m.
The England star, who will wear the No 15 shirt for City, is ineligible for their Champions League group-stage games against Bodo/Glimt and Galatasaray and could make his debut in the Premier League against Wolves on Saturday.
