Manchester City Football Club

Manchester City Football Club

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Manchester City Football Club, a privately owned entity headquartered in the UK, reported $915.5M in revenue as of 2025 and is identified as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1894 and operating with approximately 1,270 employees, the club specializes in spectator sports. The club, initially established in 1880 as St. Mark's (West Gorton) before becoming Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and adopting its current name in 1894, is an English professional football club that competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. Following its transformative acquisition in 2008 by Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi United Group, the club became the flagship entity of the City Football Group (CFG). Playing at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City is recognized for numerous Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League treble in 2023, operating as a global sports media and entertainment brand.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1894

Headcount

2,533

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

2

News Summary:

Real Madrid is actively working on a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who is entering the final year of his contract following his FIFA World Cup success. This follows reports earlier on July 24, 2026, that Real Madrid held a secret meeting concerning the future of the 2026 World Cup's best player. Also on July 24, Elliot Anderson completed a reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, signing a five-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months, and declared the club the "kings of Manchester." Previously, Manchester City intensified its interest in Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, reportedly making a concrete move and sounding out a potential deal for the 19-year-old. Earlier on July 24, the club secured several key players with new agreements as part of its plan to maintain squad stability.

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Manchester City Football Club offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Manchester City Football Club's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, broadcast television and radio and media and TV services.

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Jul

31st

2026

18:20

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Man City pushing for Ayyoub Bouaddi move regardless of Rodri's future — reports

According to ESPN, Man City intend to continue their pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of uncertainty surrounding Rodri's future. City are bracing for Real Madrid to firm up their interest in Rodri but remain keen to extend the 30-year-old's contract.

Jul

31st

2026

12:00

Man City news: Stones completes move, Rodri linked Madrid | Read Man City

A day of transition in Man City news at the Etihad, with one era ending on the pitch and another beginning behind the scenes. John Stones has completed his move to Inter Milan, bringing the curtain down on a decade at City that brought six Premier League titles and the club’s first Champions League.

Jul

31st

2026

09:26

Man City boss plays down Rodri exit talk amid Real Madrid interest: ‘It’s all just speculation’

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has played down growing speculation surrounding Rodri’s future, insisting there is nothing concrete despite continued reports linking the Spanish midfielder with a move to Real Madrid. Rodri has emerged as one of the biggest names in this summer’s transfer window following his outstanding performances for Spain at the World Cup, where he reinforced his status as one of the world’s leading midfielders.

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Jul

31st

2026

09:06

Manchester City and Chelsea both break transfer records in £233m mega deal

The summer transfer window is always an incredibly busy time for clubs across the globe, none more so than in the Premier League. Following the conclusion of the World Cup in mid-July, Premier League transfer business is heating up, and multiple records have already been smashed.

Jul

31st

2026

09:02

No conversations on Rodri’s Man City future, Maresca confirms

Enzo Maresca revealed no discussions have taken place with Real Madrid target Rodri over his future with Manchester City. Rodri is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has been linked with a return to Spain, with Jose Mourinho's Madrid a reported destination.

Jul

31st

2026

08:20

New Offerings, B2B Tag, New Offerings

PUMA Reveals Manchester City 2026/27 Away Kit

PUMA and Manchester City have introduced the club’s 2026/27 Away kit during the men’s preseason tour in Hong Kong. The black and yellow shirt features a swarm of worker bees, drawing directly from one of Manchester’s best-known civic symbols.

Jul

31st

2026

07:21

Real Madrid require new departure to secure Rodri - reports

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri hinges on another high-profile departure amid a severe senior squad bottleneck, reports journalist Arancha Rodriguez. Following the sale of forward Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham and the lightning acquisition of Carlos Espi, Los Blancos have filled 24 senior squad slots.

Jul

31st

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Transfers in progress: Liverpool, Arsenal & Manchester City headline potential ‘Big Six’ moves

There are just over 31 days remaining before the 2026 summer transfer window closes. On September 1 at 11.00 pm, we’ll be able to put Fabrizio Romano and the rest of the fake rumour merchants back into their boxes.

Jul

31st

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Transfer Updates: Delap, Bouaddi, Orlando Gill, Conceição, Guimarães, Others

Everton, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Chelsea striker Liam Delap. The i reports the Blues value the 23-year-old England forward at up to £40m amid growing transfer interest from Premier League rivals. Manchester City are closing in on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Jul

31st

2026

06:02

Stones ‘very hungry to win’ with Inter

John Stones is "very hungry to win again" following his move to Inter. Stones completed a free transfer to Inter on Thursday, with the centre-back signing a two-year deal following the expiration of his contract at Manchester City.

Jul

31st

2026

05:00

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Pitchside Live: City v Inter

As we get set to face Inter Milan, we had all the best build-up brought to you from the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. We heard from FG, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Scott Carson who were on the ground to update on what they’d seen from Enzo Maresca’s side so far and what we can expect against Inter on Saturday.

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Jul

31st

2026

04:50

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Manchester City agree deal to re-sign World Cup winner: report

Manchester City have agreed their next summer transfer move. The Citizens are in the midst of one of the most important transfer windows in their recent history, as the likes of John Stones, Bernardo Silva, and most critically, Pep Guardiola, have all departed Eastlands.

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