Manchester City have a sensational squad but which players are they at risk of losing for nothing next summer?
Pep Guardiola has been blessed with a world class collection of players for every position and Manchester City’s expert squad management means they’re rarely at risk of losing any of them for free.
However, two first-teamers are out of contract in 2025 while a host of deals are coming to an end in 2026.
Here are all of City’s first-team contracts ordered from those with the least time remaining to the most.
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Ilkay Gundogan – 2025
Ilkay Gundogan made a heroic return to City in the summer of 2024, signing an initial one-year contract until the summer of 2025.
However, there is an option for an additional year that City can activate or will be automatically triggered if the German plays a certain number of games.
Kevin De Bruyne – 2025
Kevin De Bruyne has entered the final year of his contract and the brilliant Belgian’s future at the Etiahd has come under question this summer with strong links with a move to Saudi Arabia.
Expiry date: June 30, 2025.
Scott Carson – 2025
Scott Carson extended his stay with City for another season by signing another one-year extension on his deal.
Expiry date: June 30, 2025.
Stefan Ortega – 2026
After his Premier League-clinching save at Tottenham, City did all they could to keep hold of Stefan Ortega and convinced him to extend his contract to 2026.
Expiry date: June 30, 2026
Kyle Walker – 2026
City captain Kyle Walker came close to leaving the club in 2023 but instead remained in Manchester and signed a new three-year deal until 2026.
Expiry date: June 30, 2026
John Stones – 2026
John Stones last signed a new contract at City back in 2021 and is tied to the club until 2026.
Expiry date: June 30, 2026
Ederson – 2026
Ederson’s future at City has looked unsteady as the goalkeeper has also been sought after by Saudi Arabian clubs but he is contracted until 2026.
Expiry date: June 30, 2026
Bernardo Silva – 2026
It’s not a summer transfer window if Bernardo Silva isn’t linked with a move away but he signed a new three-year contract with the club last year until 2026.
Expiry date: June 30, 2026
James McAtee – 2026
Young prospect James McAtee is hoping to make an impact in Guardiola’s side this season but is running out of time to earn a new contract.
Expiry date: June 30, 2026
Mateo Kovacic – 2027
Mateo Kovacic signed a four-year deal until 2027 when he joined the club from Chelsea last summer.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Nathan Ake – 2027
Defender Nathan Ake was rewarded for his fantastic performances with a new contract in 2022 and remains a key part of the side.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Jack Grealish – 2027
Jack Grealish joined from Aston Villa in 2021 and is yet to sign a new contract.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Ruben Dias – 2027
Ruben Dias last signed a new contract in 2021 and City have their defensive rock secured until 2027.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Manuel Akanji – 2027
City signed Manuel Akanji for a steal from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022 on a five-year deal.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Rodri – 2027
Luckily, the Blues’ most important player won’t be going anywhere any time soon as Rodri’s contract does not expire until 2027.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Phil Foden – 2027
Phil Foden has been with City since he was a four years old and is going to be with the club for years to come.
Expiry date: June 30, 2027
Kalvin Phillips – 2028
Though he looks unlikely to play for Guardiola again, Kalvin Phillips is contracted until 2028 so City may struggle to sell him.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Josko Gvardiol – 2028
Josko Gvardiol was City’s big-money summer signing in 2023 and they were sure to tie him down for a long time.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Jeremy Doku – 2028
Jeremy Doku was also accquired in the summer of 2023 and signed a deal until 2028.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Matheus Nunes – 2028
Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes also arrived last summer and signed a five-year contract.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Maximo Perrone – 2028
Argentine prospect Maximo Perrone spent last season on loan at Las Palmas and is signed until 2028.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Rico Lewis – 2028
Rico Lewis signed a new deal after his meteoric rise into the first team in 2022 and looks set to play an even bigger role this season.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Claudio Echeverri – 2028
City snapped up highly-rated playmaker Claudio Echeverri in January 2024 and he has finally arrived at the club in late February 2025.
Expiry date: June 30, 2028
Nico Gonzalez – 2029
City signed midfielder Nico Gonzalez in January 2025 to a four-and-half-year deal, keeping him with the club until 2029.
Expiry date: June 30, 2029
Oscar Bobb – 2029
Exciting starlet Oscar Bobb became the latest academy graduate to sign a new contract after impressing Guardiola last season.
Expiry date: June 30, 2029
Savinho – 2029
Savinho became City’s first signing of the summer after arriving from Troyes and signed a five-year deal.
Expiry date: June 30, 2029
Omar Marmoush – 2029
Exciting forward Omar Marmoush penned a four-and-half-year deal after signing from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Expiry date: June 30, 2029
Abdukodir Khusanov – 2029
Young defender Abdukodir Khusanov will still be in his prime by the time his first City contract expires in 2029.
Expiry date: June 30, 2029
Vitor Reis – 2029
Vitor Reis signed a deal with City until 2029 after signing for the club in January 2025.
Expiry date: June 30, 2029
Erling Haaland – 2034
Star striker Erling Haaland has committed the vast majority of career to City by a signing a bumper new contract until 2034.
Expiry date: June 30, 2034
