Manchester City Prepares for Mass Exodus of 10 Players in Major Squad Overhaul
English club Manchester City is preparing to implement radical and comprehensive changes to its first-team squad by the summer of 2026. Reports indicate the club's intention to allow 10 players to depart simultaneously.
This move is part of a broader plan to rejuvenate the squad, paving the way for a new transitional phase in the club's footballing journey.
News has emerged that Bernardo Silva and John Stones have officially announced their departures at the end of the 2025-2026 season. Meanwhile, defender Manuel Akanji's loan spell at Italian club Internazionale will become a permanent transfer after the activation of a €15 million buy option clause, following his team's Italian league title victory.
The list of potential departees expands to include other prominent names such as Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic, who are entering the final year of their contracts. Nathan Aké, James Trafford, Tijjani Reijnders, and Savinho are also mentioned.
The English club also plans to loan out several young talents to gain experience, including Claudio Echeverri, Sverre Nypan, and Max Alleyne, as part of a long-term strategy. Regarding Kalvin Phillips, whose contract extends until 2028, he moved on loan to English club Sheffield United in February 2026, suggesting a permanent departure in the future as part of the club's planned overhaul.
These extensive moves follow a period of intense transfer market activity, with Manchester City having spent approximately €490 million on new signings in the 18 months leading up to the summer of 2026. Through this balance of sales and purchases, the club aims to restructure the team and ensure financial and technical sustainability in upcoming domestic and continental competitions.
