Failing to sign Guehi might cost Liverpool title – McCoist
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In an official club video posted on social media, Guehi addresses his new fans, saying: “There’s been some talk… and a lot of noise. But when they asked if I wanted to come to City, there was only one answer.
“I know what winning feels like, and I won’t stop until I get that same feeling. A lot has been said, but I’ll let my football do the talking.”
The 25-year-old defender inspired The Eagles to the first major trophy in their history last term, captaining a side that conceded just one goal on the way to glory.
“I am really happy and incredibly proud to be a Manchester City player.
“This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put into my career. I am now at the best club in England and part of an unbelievable squad of players. It feels good to be able to say that. I want to grow as a player and a person, and I know at this club that’s going to happen.
“I love football – it has given me so much for so long – and to be able to continue my development at Manchester City is a really special moment for me and my family. I absolutely cannot wait to get started now. I want to meet my teammates, train hard, understand what the manager expects of me and then show the City fans what I can do.”
Guehi – who will wear the No. 15 shirt – arrived at Selhurst Park in July 2021 from Chelsea and has gone on to break into the England side, impressing as part of the defence that reached the final of Euro 2024.
Guehi made 44 appearances for Palace during the 2024/25 campaign, scoring three goals and pitching in with two assists.
That helped them to another 12th-place finish in the Premier League table, but he opted not to extend his contract beyond this summer and announced he would be leaving earlier this season.
There was an expectation that Palace’s resolve would be tested this month, knowing they would otherwise lose their captain on a free transfer come the end of the season.
City’s spate of injuries in central defence – to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol – ultimately accelerared their plans to put Palace’s resistance to the test, and Guehi’s desire to make the move happen now has brought forward the transfer.
Oliver Glasner revealed on Friday during a bombshell press conference that he, too, would be leaving Palace come the end of the current campaign – and stated that Guehi’s transfer was in the “final stages”.
It has been reported that a percentage sell-on clause has been inserted into the deal, but Palace must now look to replace a player so integral to the club’s greatest success story.
Glasner’s side etched their name into Palace folklore by beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final last May.
Guehi played a key role in an excellent defensive display from The Eagles but was forced off the field in the 61st minute due to an eye injury.
The centre-back was close to joining Liverpool on deadline day last summer for £35m, but he now joins City looking to claw back a seven-point deficit to leaders Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
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