Manchester City's super-rich owner Sheikh Mansour is purchasing a brand new mega-yacht that would only just fit within the Etihad Stadium, according to a new report.
While fans of the Premier League giants have been enjoying the spending on the pitch, it seems as though it hasn't stopped off it.
City have certainly been busy in the transfer market this summer, signing four new players for Pep Guardiola's side.
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The marquee signing has undoubtedly been Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund for £51 million, but big spending was also seen on Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United in a £42 million deal.
For Sheikh Mansour, it seems as though he's spending some cash on himself this summer too.
According to an exclusive report from The Sun, Sheikh Mansour has splashed £500 million on his new yacht.
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It is claimed that the Manchester City owner will take delivery of the 525ft vessel before the start of the 2022/23 season, and has named it 'Blue' as a tribute to the Premier League champions.
Providing a detailed insight into the impressive yacht, The Sun attach a fact-file on the vessel:
Length: 525ft
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Width: 73.8ft
Weight: 15,320 gross tonnes
Crew: 80
Guest cabins: 24
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Guest: 48
Top speed: 19 knots / 21.8 mph
Cost £500 million
Helipads: 2
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Built by: Lurssen, Bremen, Germany
Manchester City will return for pre-season training next week, before heading to the United States for their tour of the country prior to the new season.
Pep Guardiola and his side will embark on their first competitive fixture at the end of this month, as they take on Liverpool in the Community Shield.
Topics: Manchester City, Premier League, Football
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