Guardiola’s revenge, the five new players are in place, aiming at the throne!

After dominating the Premier League for four consecutive seasons, the throne of the 2024/25 season was unexpectedly taken away by Liverpool. For Guardiola and his Manchester City, this loss was like a wake-up call, and although it was harsh, it also ignited the flame of revenge in their hearts.

is unwilling to win the championship in the domestic arena, and is more eager to re-establish its dominance in Europe. In the summer of 2025, Manchester City did not fall into a crazy arms race, but started a "quiet revolution" in a calmer and more strategic way. Unlike previous "big deals", Manchester City will invest about 123 million pounds in funds this summer, with only one core idea: youth and strategic.

Tigiani Reindez (AC Milan, £46.5 million)

Rayan Aitnuri (Wolves, £31 million)

Rayan Cherki (Lyon, £30.8 million)

Svere Nipan (Rosenberg, £12.7 million)

Marcus Betinelli (Chelsea, £2 million)

Except for the 33-year-old substitute goalkeeper Betinelli, the other four core signings are not over 27 years old. This clearly shows that Manchester City is laying the foundation for the future, and they want to build a "Young Guard" that can not only win in the present, but also win in the future.

Midfield blood swap

Guardiola's tactical innovation first starts with the team's "heart" - the midfield.

Tigiani Reindez, introduced from AC Milan, is regarded as the "key" to solve Rodri's dependence. His arrival not only provides the team with stronger ball possession and rhythm changes, but more importantly, he can give the indispensable Rodri valuable rest time and avoid overwork and declining condition last season.

In addition, Svere Nipan, the "prickly jade" from Norway, is an investment that focuses on the future. He will accumulate experience in cup games or less stressful games and gradually grow into Manchester City's future midfield core.

The wing speed is increased

The new season, Manchester City's offense will be more three-dimensional and unpredictable. Rayan Ait Nuri, who has excellent speed and technology, will bring the team's left wing a much-needed "explosion point". He can not only compete directly with Guvadior to start, but also play a more aggressive wingback role in Guardiola's tactical system.

And another genius, Rayan Cherki, is a flexible "chess piece" on Guardiola's tactical board. Whether he is a winger or a second striker, his super dribbling, vision and long-range shooting ability will become a weapon for the team to break the balance in the deadlock.

Tactical upgrades

With these unique new players, Guardiola's "aramjet library" has become unprecedentedly rich. He can seamlessly switch between formations such as 4-3-3, 3-2-4-1 or 4-1-4-1 according to the opponent and the game. This tactical "kaleidoscope" will make all opponents elusive, thus creating unexpected offensive opportunities. In the summer of 2025, Manchester City did not declare its existence with a "shocking the world" deal like in the past. But it is precisely this kind of "listening to thunder in silence" that makes it more thoughtful and terrifying.

They built a younger, more profound, and more tactical lineup at a smaller cost. The question now is no longer "Is Manchester City strong?" but "when and how will they return to the top."