Only Three Remain from Manchester City's Champions League Starting XI Three Years Ago

2026-08-17

According to recent reports from Transfermarkt, only three players from Manchester City’s 2022-2023 Champions League-winning starting lineup remain: Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, and Jack Grealish, who is potentially set for a loan move. The squad has undergone significant changes over the years.

Here’s an update on the current status of the starting players from the 2023 Champions League final:

Goalkeeper Ederson transferred to Turkish side Fenerbahçe in the summer of 2025 for a fee of €11 million.
Left-center back Nathan Aké joined Fenerbahçe this summer for a transfer fee of €8.17 million.
Center-back Ruben Dias continues to play for Manchester City.
Right-center back Manuel Akanji moved to Inter Milan this summer for €17 million.
Defensive midfielder Rodri is expected to transfer to Barcelona soon.
Midfielder John Stones opted for a free transfer to Inter Milan this summer.
Midfielder Ilkay Gündogan joined Barcelona as a free agent in the summer of 2023.
Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne made a free transfer to Napoli in 2025.
Winger Jack Grealish is still with the team but may be loaned out.
Winger Bernardo Silva chose to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
Striker Erling Haaland remains in the squad.

Additionally, Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola will step down from his role at the end of the 2026 season, leaving the club. These changes signal new challenges and adjustments for Manchester City as they pursue greater ambitions.