Palermo vs Man City: Guardiola’s 22-Man Squad Revealed for Anglo-Palermitan Trophy Clash

Manchester City has confirmed their 22-man traveling squad for the highly anticipated Palermo vs Man City friendly, set to take place on Saturday, August 9th, in Sicily. The match, part of the Anglo-Palermitan Trophy, will be a key warm-up ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season and also marks the beginning of Palermo’s 125th-anniversary celebrations.

Match Details: How to Watch Palermo vs Man City

• Kickoff Time: 20:00 (UK)
• Venue: Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo
• Live Stream: Available globally (except Italy) on manchesterity.com and the official Man City app with a CITY+ subscription.
• Special Offer: Fans can sign up for CITY+ at just £19.99 annually using the code ‘PALERMO15’ before Sunday.

This match is the first of over 70 live games that will be broadcast on CITY+ this season, making it a must-watch for supporters.

Confirmed Man City Squad for Palermo Clash

Pep Guardiola has named a strong 22-man squad, featuring a mix of star players and emerging talents. Here’s the full list:

1. James Trafford
2. Ruben Dias
3. Tijjani Reijnders
4. John Stones
5. Nathan Aké
6. Omar Marmoush
7. Erling Haaland
8. Jeremy Doku
9. Nico Gonzalez
10. Ilkay Gundogan
11. Bernardo Silva
12. Rayan Ait-Nouri
13. Manu Akanji
14. Savinho
15. Matheus Nunes
16. Rayan Cherki
17. Ederson
18. Nico O’Reilly
19. Abdukodir Khusanov
20. Oscar Bobb
21. Divine Mukasa
22. Rico Lewis

With Haaland, Silva, Gundogan, and Dias all included, City fans can expect an exciting performance as the team gears up for the new season.

Why This Match Matters

• Pre-Season Preparation: A final test before the Premier League returns.
• CFG Sister Club Clash: Palermo is part of the City Football Group, adding extra significance.
• Historic Occasion: Palermo’s 125th-anniversary celebrations begin with this match.