The Etihad has a new architect. Manchester City secured Enzo Maresca for a staggering £17 million, triggering one of football’s priciest managerial moves ever.

The Cost: £17M paid by City plus a personal fee from Maresca. The Stakes: Succeeding Pep Guardiola is the ultimate challenge.

The History: Only Julian Nagelsmann’s £21.7M move to Bayern remains more expensive. Big money, bigger pressure.

The History: Only Julian Nagelsmann’s £21.7M move to Bayern remains more expensive. Big money, bigger pressure.

The History: Only Julian Nagelsmann’s £21.7M move to Bayern remains more expensive. Big money, bigger pressure.