Bouaddi is a City player
Manchester City have signed Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for over €100m (1). Alan Smith says the young midfielder must prove he can handle the step up to the Premier League (1). Big-money arrival, and City fans will want to see him early.
Allan says goodbye to Palmeiras
Allan's €40m move to Manchester City comes with an emotional farewell. "I arrived at the club at 14, I'm leaving at 22. Almost a whole life here, I was very happy at Palmeiras" (2). The Brazilian is expected to replace Savinho (2) (3) (5).
Rodri's Barcelona debut is close
Hansi Flick has set out a plan for Rodri's Barcelona debut ahead of the Athletic Club clash (4). The former City midfielder is another departure story for your club this summer.
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Nico Gonzalez gets a warm Newcastle welcome
Nico Gonzalez has completed his £52m move to Newcastle and was given a rapturous reception (6) (7). BBC called him 'Mini-Rodri' (6).
Norwich in the EFL Cup
Manchester City will face Norwich in the EFL Cup third round (8). Liverpool drew Tottenham, Manchester United and Brighton were also in the draw (8).
Next up: Crystal Palace
City won 2–1 at home against Bournemouth on Sunday, and go to Crystal Palace on Friday (Aug 28) in the Premier League.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are leaning into the Bouaddi announcement video, quoting the line about not becoming the next somebody else but the first you. A lengthy thread debates whether the players who left this summer could beat the current squad. The mood is mixed, but the new signing is clearly the talk of the window.
