Manchester City Gets 20 Million Pound Income From Taylor Harwood-Bellis Sales

Taylor Harwood-Bellis is officially sold by Manchester City to Southampton (Instagram/@tayhbellis_).

JAKARTA - Manchester City earned 20 million pounds from selling marginalized young star, Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

The 22-year-old defender's official release came hours after the FA Cup final match.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis officially became a Southampton player who was promoted to the Premier League for the 2024/2025 season accompanying Ipswich Town and Leicester City.

The original Manchester City defender was previously loaned to Southampton to play in the 2023/2024 Championship.

In the loan agreement, there is a mandatory buy clause if Southampton is promoted to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, the revenue from Taylor Harwood-Bellis' sales is a distinct advantage for Manchester City. The money helps them comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.

City so there is no need to spend deep and have the opportunity to violate Financial Rules when the transfer market opens.

So, Pep Guardiola's plan to strengthen his squad to defend his title next season can be realized.

The Citizens have so far been linked to Crystal Palace defender, Marc Guehi.

Apart from that, Harwood-Bellis first joined the Manchester City academy in 2008.

He made his first-team debut at the age of 17 in 2019 and made eight appearances for the club, scoring one goal.

After being loaned to Southampton last summer, the Stockport-born defender made 46 appearances for Russell Martin's side.

The performance included the final win of the promotional playoffs to the Premier League on Sunday, May 26, 2024, over Leeds at Wembley Stadium.

The 22-year-old has previously been loaned to Blackburn, Burnley, and Stoke, as well as Belgian club Anderlecht.