Sheikh Mansour acquired Manchester City Football Club on the 1st of September 2008 and this marked the beginning of a new, successful and dominant era for the club. The amount of money he had invested in Man City is the reason for their recent success and dominance and now, we’ll give an analysis of Man City’s net spend under Sheikh Mansour and Guardiola.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan KBE, normally known as Sheikh Mansour is a 52-year-old Emirati royal from the United Arab Emirates who is also the Deputy Prime Minister in the UAE. He purchased Manchester City in 2008 for €250 million at the age of 37. With a current net worth of $30 billion, Sheikh has pumped a lot of money into the club which has, so far, been able to yield results and achieve a lot of honours.
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Man City Net Spend Under Sheikh Mansour
Year | Money Spent (‘000) | Money Spent(‘000) | Net Spend (‘000) |
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2009 | €194.8 | €29.2 | €165.6 |
2010/11 | €183.61 | €40.15 | €152.41 |
2011/12 | €91.05 | €31.20 | €59.85 |
2012/13 | €61.95 | €44.30 | €17.65 |
2013/14 | €115.50 | €11.30 | €104.2 |
2014/15 | €102.80 | €30.30 | €72.5 |
2015/16 | €208.47 | €67.44 | €141.03 |
2016/17 | €216.25 | €35.35 | €180.9 |
2017/18 | €317.50 | €91.35 | €226.15 |
2018/19 | €78.59 | €57.60 | €20.99 |
2019/20 | €166.82 | €71.00 | €95.82 |
2020/21 | €173.40 | €64.00 | €109.4 |
2021/22 | €138.90 | €93.80 | €45.1 |
2022/23 | €150.50 | €162.17 | -€11.67 |
Total | €1,379.93 |
From the table above, we can derive that Man City, under Sheikh Mansour, have had a net spend of €1.37 billion.
No time was wasted since the takeover as a total of €194.8m was spent in the transfer market in the first year of the new era with Robinho being their first signing. The Brazilian arrived at the Etihad in January 2009 from Real Madrid for €41m on what looked like a huge signing for the Cityzens but later turned out to be a disappointing one as he could only deliver 16 goals in 53 games Man City went ahead to get star players who provided good value for money spent to acquire them.
The new owner bought a lot of players who went on to become world-class players and legends of the club. Players like: Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho, David Silva, Ederson Moraes and many more but we’ll take a look at the top 5 most expensive signings under Sheikh.
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Man City Net Spend Under Guardiola
Season | Money Spent (‘000) | Money Received (‘000) | Net Spend (‘000) |
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2016/17 | €216.25 | €35.35 | €180.9 |
2017/18 | €317.50 | €91.35 | €226.15 |
2018/19 | €78.59 | €57.60 | €20.99 |
2019/20 | €166.82 | €71.00 | €95.82 |
2020/21 | €173.40 | €64.00 | €109.4 |
2021/22 | €138.90 | €93.80 | €45.1 |
2022/23 | €150.50 | €162.17 | -€11.67 |
Total | €1241.96 | €475.27 | €766.69 |
Under Guardiola, Manchester City’s net spend is calculated from the 2016/17 season onwards. Guardiola was hired as the manager of Manchester City in the 2016/17 season. The net spend is calculated by subtracting the money received from the money spent for each season under Guardiola. The total net spend for Manchester City under Guardiola is €766.69 million.
Under Sheikh Mansour’s era, the total net spend for Manchester City is €1,379.93 million, including the net spend during Guardiola’s tenure. Comparing the net spend specifically under Guardiola with the era before him, we find that Guardiola’s net spend is €766.69 million. Therefore, the net spend under Sheikh Mansour’s era before Guardiola amounts to €1,379.93 million – €766.69 million = €613.24 million. This comparison highlights the difference in net spend between the period before Guardiola and Guardiola’s own management.
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Top 5 Most Expensive Signings For Man City Under Sheikh
1.) Jack Grealish – €116m (From Aston Villa 2021)
2021 saw Jack Grealish become the most expensive British player in history.
The former Aston Villa player caught the eyes of various top clubs with his impressive performances for Villa and the young Englishman ended up in Man City becoming the club’s most expensive player.
2.) Kevin De Bruyne – €75m (From Wolfsburg 2015)
Kevin de Bruyne has arguably been Man City’s best signing and the most important player for Pep’s super team. The Belgian left Wolfsburg after winning the DFB Pokal and German Super Cup.
Well-known for his outstanding midfield skills, de Bruyne has been compared to some of the greatest EPL midfielders of past years.
Kevin de Bruyne is just a Champions League title away from completing club football.
3.) Ruben Dias – €69m (From Benfica 2020)
Following the departure of Vincent Kompany, Pep needed a replacement to guard the City defence and they got Ruben Dias from Benfica for €69m.
Dias had an instant impact for Man City, helping the team to another Premier League triumph and in the same process, winning the PFA Player of the Season award in his debut season.
The Portuguese has been the most reliable centre-back for the club, winning 2 league titles and is on his way to his first Champions League trophy.
4.) Riyad Mahrez – €67m (From Leicester City 2018)
Mahrez was introduced into Pep’s team in the 2018/19 season after miraculously winning the League with Leicester City two seasons before arriving at the Etihad.
The Algerian is now a 5-time Premier League winner after winning it four more times with Man City.
5) Joao Cancelo – €65m (From Juventus 2019)
The Portuguese was signed from Juventus for €65m becoming one of the most expensive defenders in world football. Cancelo’s ability to play both as a left-back and right-back very well is what makes him stand out as one of the best fullbacks in Europe.
Being one of Pep’s most important players, he was able to win 2 league titles and 2 league cups.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go well with Cancelo and Pep as he lost his place in the starting XI and was later loaned out to Bayern Munich.
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Brief Insight On Managers Under Sheikh Mansour
Looking at the players City got, Sheikh didn’t just spend money on players, he also got good managers who were able to properly coach and harness the talents of those players.
Mark Hughes was in charge of coaching duties when Sheikh arrived but got sacked one year later and was replaced by Roberto Mancini. The Italian manager was Man City’s boss for 3 and a half years and was able to win 1 Premier League title, 1 FA Cup and 1 community shield.
Manuel Pellegrini was next in line as City’s manager, winning 1 Premier League title and 2 League Cups for the Cityzens in the space of 3 years but Manchester City’s dominance in England began when Pep Guardiola was appointed as the head coach of the club.
Pep Guardiola became Man City’s coach on the 1st of June 2016 and since then, it’s been 7 years of complete dominance in England, winning 5 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 4 League Cups and 2 Community Shields breaking multiple records in the process.
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Conclusion
In the realm of Manchester City’s financial investments, the Man City Net Spend under Sheikh Mansour and under Guardiola have played crucial roles in shaping the club’s success. Under Sheikh Mansour’s ownership, significant financial resources were injected into the club, resulting in a net spend of €1,379,930,000.
This substantial investment enabled Manchester City to secure an impressive tally of 19 trophies during Sheikh’s 15-year reign as owner. However, despite the considerable spending, the ultimate dream of capturing the illustrious UEFA Champions League title has yet to be realized. But it could be realized soon.
When it comes to Guardiola’s specific tenure as manager, the Man City Net Spend under his guidance amounted to €766.69 million. Guardiola’s net spend represents a substantial portion of the overall investment made by Sheikh Mansour. The significant funds allotted during Guardiola’s reign have contributed to Manchester City’s achievements on the pitch, further solidifying the club’s position as a powerhouse in domestic competitions.
While it is often said that money cannot buy happiness, Manchester City’s financial backing has undeniably yielded a remarkable level of success, demonstrated by their extensive trophy collection. However, the quest for UEFA Champions League glory remains an elusive dream, motivating the club to continue striving for that ultimate triumph.