Manchester City has officially announced the signing of Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £20 million. The 25-year-old England international has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031. Guéhi's arrival is expected to bolster City's defense, which has been plagued by injuries to key players such as Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and John Stones.

Manchester City expressed their delight in securing the services of the talented defender. According to the club, Guéhi has established himself as one of the most talented and accomplished young center-backs in the Premier League. City's Director of Football, Hugo Viana, stated that the club has been closely monitoring Guéhi's progress and believes he will significantly contribute to the team's improvement. Viana highlighted Guéhi's leadership qualities, professionalism, and desire to improve as key attributes that made him a desirable target.

Guéhi began his career at Chelsea and had a successful loan spell with Swansea City before joining Crystal Palace. During his time at Selhurst Park, he made 188 appearances, scoring 11 goals and becoming an integral part of the team. He was named club captain ahead of the 2024-25 season and led the team to win the FA Cup against Manchester City and the FA Community Shield against Liverpool.

Guéhi has also established himself as a key player for the England national team, earning 26 caps. He played a crucial role in England's journey to the EURO 2024 final.

Guéhi expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, stating that it feels like the culmination of his hard work. He is eager to continue his development as a player and a person at the club. He also mentioned that he wants to win trophies and contribute to the team's success.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed his disappointment with the club's decision to sell Guéhi, stating that it leaves the team short-handed. He also added that the team has been playing with a limited number of players for weeks and the sale of Guéhi further weakens the squad.

This transfer marks Manchester City's second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. Chelsea, Guéhi's former club, will receive 20% of the transfer fee as part of the agreement when he moved to Crystal Palace in 2021.