How much have Man City spent on transfers under Sheikh Mansour?

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Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

Manchester City have been the most successful English club since the 2010s began and their ability to spend huge sums on new signings is thanks to the Abu Dhabi Group’s ownership.

Headed up by Sheikh Mansour, the Abu Dhabi Group have played a huge part in helping Man City climb from mid-table obscurity to the best team in world football.

Having taken over on 1 September 2008, Mansour has spent billions on new players to aid Man City’s progression and they finally won the much-coveted Champions League trophy in 2023.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through how much Man City have spent since Mansour took over.

How much have Man City spent on transfers under Sheikh Mansour?

Manchester City have spent €3.6707 billion (€3,670.7 million) on transfers since the Abu Dhabi Group’s takeover in 2008.

Man City’s first major signing under Mansour came just hours after his arrival, with Robinho joining from Real Madrid for a British record fee of €43m. However, the Brazilian allegedly did not realise he was signing for the club, and instead thought he was joining their rivals Manchester United.

City had already signed several players - including Vincent Kompany and Pablo Zabaleta - during the 2008 summer transfer window before Mansour arrived, so they have not been included in the figures.

Mansour’s huge spending hasn’t slowed down since he became owner and Man City have only spent under €100m on transfers in three separate seasons under the Abu Dhabi Group’s ownership.

The most money City have spent in a single campaign is €527.2m. That came during the 2026-27 season, in which Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Iliman Ndiaye, Allan, Mathys Detourbet, Jeremy Monga, Pierce Charles and Geronimo Rulli all joined the club.

How much have Man City earned through sales under Sheikh Mansour?

Man City have earned a total of €1.7108 billion (€1,710.8m) through player sales since Mansour took over in 2008.

What is Man City’s net spend under Sheikh Mansour?

Man City’s net spend under Mansour is €1.9599 billion (€1,959.9m).

Who are Man City’s most expensive signings under Sheikh Mansour?

Enzo Fernandez is Man City's most expensive signing under Mansour. The Argentina midfield joined City from Chelsea for a British record fee of €145m in 2026.

England midfielder Elliot Anderson is second on the list, courtesy of his €135m transfer from Nottingham Forest in 2026.

Jack Grealish (€117.5m) is Man City’s third most expensive signing since Mansour became owner, while Ayyoub Bouaddi (€95m) and Josko Gvardiol (€90m) complete the top five.

Who are Man City’s most expensive sales under Sheikh Mansour?

Savio is Man City's most expensive sale under Mansour. The Brazilian winger moved to Tottenham Hotspur for €87.7m in 2026.

Julian Alvarez is the second biggest Man City sale under Mansour, with the Argentine joining Atletico Madrid for a fee of €75m in 2024.

Tijjani Reijnders (€61m) is Man City’s third most expensive sale since Mansour became owner, while Rodri (€60m) and Raheem Sterling (€56.2m) complete the top five.