Manchester City have completed the £20 million signing of Marc Guéhi, a 25-year-old England international who has joined on a five-and-a-half-year contract worth approximately £300,000 per week. The deal, which was agreed upon on Friday, marks a significant addition to Pep Guardiola's squad as the defender looks to provide an immediate boost following several injuries.
Guéhi's arrival at Manchester City is seen as a coup for the club, with the 25-year-old hailing from Chelsea and making his name at Crystal Palace. The midfielder's signing was described by Guardiola as "high-class" and praising of Guéhi's ability to play on both sides of the pitch.
The move comes after several key defenders at City, including Rúben Dias, John Stones, and Josko Gvardiol, were ruled out due to injury. Guardiola hailed Guéhi as "the perfect age" and noted that he will provide a boost to the team's backline over the coming months.
Guéhi himself expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, stating that he feels like he has finally reached the pinnacle of his career after years of hard work. The midfielder was also effusive in praise of Guardiola, describing him as an "unbelievable" boss.
However, life at Manchester City is never easy and Guardiola acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead. Despite a demanding schedule, which left Carlos Alcaraz - one of the world's top tennis players - looking remarkably refreshed compared to his City counterparts, Guardiola remains optimistic about the team's prospects.
The manager also sidestepped questions about Oscar Bobb, who is currently struggling with fitness issues and whose future at City is uncertain.
Guéhi's arrival at Manchester City is seen as a coup for the club, with the 25-year-old hailing from Chelsea and making his name at Crystal Palace. The midfielder's signing was described by Guardiola as "high-class" and praising of Guéhi's ability to play on both sides of the pitch.
The move comes after several key defenders at City, including Rúben Dias, John Stones, and Josko Gvardiol, were ruled out due to injury. Guardiola hailed Guéhi as "the perfect age" and noted that he will provide a boost to the team's backline over the coming months.
Guéhi himself expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, stating that he feels like he has finally reached the pinnacle of his career after years of hard work. The midfielder was also effusive in praise of Guardiola, describing him as an "unbelievable" boss.
However, life at Manchester City is never easy and Guardiola acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead. Despite a demanding schedule, which left Carlos Alcaraz - one of the world's top tennis players - looking remarkably refreshed compared to his City counterparts, Guardiola remains optimistic about the team's prospects.
The manager also sidestepped questions about Oscar Bobb, who is currently struggling with fitness issues and whose future at City is uncertain.
I'm not entirely convinced by this signing... £300k a week is a LOT of dosh for any player, let alone one who's been playing in the Championship just last season 
. I'd love to see some breakdown on what he'll be contributing to the team beyond just injury cover 
. Also, has anyone fact-checked those claims about him being an "unbelievable" boss? 
!! Marc Guéhi sounds like an absolute gem and i cant wait to see him in action 
! Pep Guardiola really knows how to spot talent 
. I mean, 300k a week? that's insane 
but if it brings us more wins then idc 
. Fingers crossed for Guéhi to make a difference and help City dominate the league 
he seems like a great addition to manchester city's squad, esp with all the injuries they've been dealing with lately 
anyway, excited 2 see him in action 
and fingers crossed that bobb gets his fitness sorted out 
. £300k per week is definitely a big payday for him, but it's not like he's going to be living large just yet 
. we'll have to wait and see how guéhi fits in with the team, but on paper, it looks like a win-win for both him and city 
. Love how excited Guéhi is about joining City, it's clear he's made the right choice for his career 
. Also, didn't they have some injury issues already? Like, how many defenders did they lose to injury? It's like they're playing a game of musical chairs and someone always gets left behind 
. I guess only time will tell if this signing is a game-changer... or just another expensive mistake 
. Anyway, it'll be great to see him bring some fresh energy to the team and help them bounce back from those injuries 
I'm FREAKING OUT!!! Manchester City just got their hands on Marc Guéhi and it's a GAME CHANGER 
! He's only 25 and already an England international? Like, what more can they do?! 
I swear, Pep knows what he's doing. He always finds the best talent 
. Now, let's get ready to take over the Premier League and win those titles... again 
!
I think this signing is gonna be a game-changer for Manchester City! Did you know that 25-year-old defenders have a high success rate in the Premier League? 
According to data from Opta Sports, teams with players of this age group win at a 62.5% rate compared to 44.1% for teams with older players 
The average weekly wage for Premier League defenders is around £140k, so Guéhi's new deal is like signing on £2,000/week more than the next highest-paid defender 
they get to learn from someone who's won so many trophies and has a reputation for developing young talent 
no wonder people say football players are entitled... maybe if we could all have coaches like pep when they're 25! 