Marc Guehi Officially Becomes a New Manchester City Player

Marc Guehi officially became a Manchester City player (Instagram/@mancity).

JAKARTA - Manchester City has announced the signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace on Monday, January 19, 2026, local time.

Guehi moved for an initial fee of 20 million pounds ($26.5 million) plus bonuses. The 25-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.

The England national team center back arrived in Manchester on Sunday, January 18, 2026, to complete a medical examination and sign his contract.

He is not eligible to make his debut against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, early morning WIB, but could make his debut in the English League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

"I am very happy and very proud to be a Manchester City player. This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put in my career."

"I'm now at the best club in England and part of an incredible squad of players. It feels good to be able to say that."

"I love football. This sport has given me so much over the years. To be able to continue my development at Manchester City is a very special moment for me and my family."

"I really can't wait to get started. I want to meet my teammates, train hard, understand what the manager expects from me, and then show Manchester City fans what I can do," said Guehi.

According to ESPN reports, Manchester City accelerated efforts to sign Guehi following injuries to Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and John Stones.

Club officials had decided to pursue Guehi in the summer when it appeared he would leave Selhurst Park as a free agent.

The former Chelsea youth team player becomes the second player to be signed by Manchester City in January 2026 after the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64 million.

Semenyo was also on the Citizens' summer transfer list before the opportunity to complete an early deal arose.

Like Guehi, Semenyo does not qualify to face Bodo/Glimt, but both players can be registered before the knockout round.

Manchester City see Guehi and Semenyo's decision to commit their peak years to the club - amid competition from some of the biggest clubs in the English League and across Europe - as proof that their project remains one of the most exciting in the world, both in the short and long term.

"It's clear that Marc has been one of the best fullbacks in English football for some time now. So, we're really excited to bring him to Manchester City."

"Marc is entering the peak years of his career. I'm sure every Manchester City fan is excited to see how good he is in the sky blue uniform," said the Citizens' Football Director, Hugo Viana.