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Stefan Borson Suggests How Much Marc Guehi Will Earn After Finalising Man City Deal
Football finance expert Stefan Borson has provided insights into the lucrative salary package Marc Guehi is set to receive following his transfer to Manchester City. The 25-year-old England international and former Crystal Palace captain has signed a long-term contract with the Premier League champions, marking one of the winter window's standout deals.[1]
According to Borson, Guehi's move comes at a reported transfer fee of €23 million, despite his Palace contract expiring in June 2026. This quick agreement underscores City's urgency to bolster their defense under Pep Guardiola, with Guehi long admired by top clubs including Liverpool.[1] The deal runs until 2031, signaling strong faith in his potential as a key defensive pillar.[1]
The headline-grabbing element is Guehi's weekly wage, estimated at around €346,000 (approximately £295,000 or $375,000), excluding bonuses and incentives. This positions him among the highest-paid defenders at the Etihad and in City's squad, reflecting the club's financial commitment to players fitting Guardiola's tactical system.[1] For context, his previous Palace salary was about £50,000 per week (£2.6 million annually), a massive leap highlighting his elevated status.[2]
Borson emphasizes that this investment aligns with City's strategy for sustained dominance, having shown significant spending power this window. Guehi now faces immense pressure to deliver at a club where margins for error are slim, with expectations high for immediate impact in their title chase.[1]
Capology data projects Guehi's new gross salary over the six-year term at around £78 million, cementing his transition to elite earning territory.[2] This transfer not only shakes up the Premier League but repositions Guehi as a cornerstone of City's future success.
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