What happened to Man City’s record signing? Brutal Pep Guardiola chat and Premier League nemesis

Manchester City signed defender Eliaquim Mangala from Porto for a record £42 million fee in 2014, making him the most expensive defender in British transfer history at the time. Despite initial backing from former manager Manuel Pellegrini, Mangala made only 79 total appearances across his time at the Etihad Stadium.

Following Pep Guardiola's arrival as manager, Mangala was informed that his playing profile did not suit the team's system. He was loaned to Valencia two years after signing and eventually departed Manchester City permanently on a free transfer in 2019.