The prospective arrival of AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders marks the start of a summer rebuild for Manchester City.
Deposed as Premier League champions by Liverpool, City finished third last term and spent much of the second half of the campaign in a five-way fight for a Champions League berth - which was only secured on the final day.
A knee injury left them without Ballon d'Or winner and midfield enforcer Rodri for much of 2024-25, while the departure of talisman Kevin de Bruyne, 33, has long been confirmed.
It appears to be a changing-of-the-guard moment for City and their manager Pep Guardiola, who spent £180m in the winter transfer window to reinforce his squad.