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Manchester City completed transfers: Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Otamendi brought in at the Etihad

Manchester's blue half were not afraid to spend this summer

Tuesday 01 September 2015 19:13 BST

Raheem Sterling (GETTY IMAGES)

After a lacklustre defence of their 2013/14 championship, Manchester City went to town in the summer transfer market, splashing big on Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne, amongst others.

Manuel Pellegrini also shipped out the deadwood as Edin Dzeko and Steven Jovetic were both moved out on loan to Serie A sides.

A small English contingent, featuring James Milner, Scott Sinclair and Micah Richards, were also moved on. Already, at this early stage of the season, City look like a complete and balanced outfit. As long as Sergio Aguero stays fit, it may take something special to stop them this season.

Here are all of City's major dealings this summer...

Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

IN: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) £55m

After a long chase, Manchester City finally secured the signature of former Chelsea playmaker Kevin de Bruyne.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

IN: Nicolas Otamendi (Valencia) £32m

After being heavily linked with United, Nicolas Otamendi eventually opted for the blue side of Manchester.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

IN: Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) £49m

Sterling’s £49m move makes him the most expensive English footballer of all time.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

IN: Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) £8m

On July 11, Delph reassured Villa supporters he was staying at the club following speculation of his move to Manchester City. One week later he had joined Pellegrini’s side.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

IN: Patrick Roberts (Fulham) £12m

Roberts became City’s third English signing in a week following his £12m move from Fulham on 20 July.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

OUT: Scott Sinclair (Aston Villa) Undisclosed

Sinclair has only scored three first team goals since 2012.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

OUT: James Milner (Liverpool)

Milner signed for City for £25m, the same fee they paid for both Yaya Touré and David Silva.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

OUT: Dedryck Boyata (Celtic) Undisclosed

Boyata was highly rated at City and often drew comparisons to Vincent Kompany, but high profile centre back signings limited his first team chances.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

OUT: Micah Richards (Aston Villa) Free

On PC game ‘Football Manager 2008’, Richards was regarded as the most talented young defender in the world.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

OUT: Stevan Jovetic (Inter) Loan

The striker’s spell in Manchester has been curtailed by constant injury problems. The signings of Wilfried Bony and Raheem Sterling signalled the end for him.

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Manchester City: Summer 2015 completed transfers

OUT: Edin Dzeko (Roma) Loan

The inconsistent Bosnian eventually found the exit door this summer after a mixed spell at Eastlands, joining Roma on loan.

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