Manchester City have confirmed their Champions League squad which highlights the level of change at the club

Manchester City will kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a home match against Napoli on September 18 at the Etihad Stadium, featuring the notable return of former club legend Kevin De Bruyne, who now plays for Napoli.

The club has submitted its squad for the Champions League league phase, showcasing significant changes from the previous season. Key players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Jack Grealish, Ilkay Gündoğan, Manuel Akanji, and Kyle Walker have all departed, marking a major shift in the team's composition.

The current squad includes goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma, James Trafford, Stefan Ortega, and Marcus Bettinelli; defenders Nathan Aké, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Matheus Nunes, John Stones, and Rayan Aït-Nouri; midfielders Rodri, Mateo Kovačić, Nico, Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Rayan Cherki; and attackers Sávio, Jérémy Doku, Oscar Bobb, Omar Marmoush, and Erling Haaland, with Rico Lewis and Nico O'Reilly on List B.

Despite the overhaul, the squad appears strong and deep across all positions, providing manager Pep Guardiola with numerous options. The team aims to improve on last season's disappointing Champions League performance and hopes to adapt quickly to the changes for a successful campaign.