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====CFG ownership==== {{C.F.G. Owned Clubs}} In addition to Manchester City, City Football Group owns stakes in a number of clubs: * {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]] (2014–present)<ref>{{cite news|title=The resources and power of Sheikh Mansoor makes this deal a seismic moment for the A-League|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/the-resources-and-power-of-sheikh-mansoor-makes-this-deal-a-seismic-moment-for-the-aleague/story-fni2wcjl-1226808309758|publisher=Herald Sun|date=23 January 2014|access-date=23 January 2014|archive-date=12 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312190329/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/the-resources-and-power-of-sheikh-mansoor-makes-this-deal-a-seismic-moment-for-the-aleague/story-fni2wcjl-1226808309758|url-status=live}}</ref> :On 23 January 2014, it was announced that Manchester City had partnered with the Australian rugby league franchise [[Melbourne Storm]], purchasing a majority stake in [[A-League]] team [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]]. On 5 August 2015, CFG bought out the Storm and acquired full ownership of the team.<ref name="afr">{{cite web|url=http://www.afr.com/business/sport/manchester-city-buy-out-wealthy-melbourne-city-investors-20150730-gio4k8|title=Manchester City buy out wealthy Melbourne City investors|date=2 August 2015|access-date=5 August 2015|author=John Stensholt|publisher=Australian Financial Review|archive-date=8 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150808014422/http://www.afr.com/business/sport/manchester-city-buy-out-wealthy-melbourne-city-investors-20150730-gio4k8|url-status=live}}</ref> * {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yokohama F. Marinos]] (2014–present)<ref>{{cite web|title=Manchester City Pre-Season Tour 2016|url=https://www.mancity.com/-/media/Files/Media%20Guide/Tour%20Media%20Guide%20-%202016.pdf?la=en#page=10.|publisher=mancity.com|access-date=19 April 2017|archive-date=20 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420143808/https://www.mancity.com/-/media/Files/Media%20Guide/Tour%20Media%20Guide%20-%202016.pdf?la=en#page=10.|url-status=live}}</ref> :On 20 May 2014, it was announced that Manchester City had partnered with the Japanese Automotive company [[Nissan]] to become a minority shareholder in [[Yokohama]] based [[J-League]] side, [[Yokohama F. Marinos]]. * {{flagicon|USA}} [[New York City FC]] (2015–present)<ref>{{cite news|title=New Soccer Team Introduces a Director of Operations|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/sports/soccer/new-york-city-fc-picks-claudio-reyna-as-director-of-operations.html|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=22 May 2013|access-date=22 May 2013|archive-date=9 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109032735/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/sports/soccer/new-york-city-fc-picks-claudio-reyna-as-director-of-operations.html|url-status=live}}</ref> :On 21 May 2013, it was announced that Manchester City had partnered with the American baseball franchise the [[New York Yankees]] to introduce the 20th [[Major League Soccer]] expansion team, [[New York City FC]] as its majority shareholder. The club began play in the [[2015 Major League Soccer season]]. * {{flagicon|URU}} [[Montevideo City Torque]] (2017–present)<ref name="Torque">{{cite web|title=CFG Extends South American Footprint|url=https://www.mancity.com/news/club-news/2017/04/05/city-football-group-extends-south-american-footprint-club-atletico-torque-atletico-venezuela/1491408720563|website=Manchester City Official Website|access-date=5 April 2017|date=5 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521060753/https://www.mancity.com/news/club-news/2017/04/05/city-football-group-extends-south-american-footprint-club-atletico-torque-atletico-venezuela/1491408720563|archive-date=21 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> :On 5 April 2017, CFG confirmed the purchase of Uruguayan second division team [[Montevideo City Torque]]. * {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Girona FC|Girona]] (2017–present)<ref name="Girona">{{cite news|title=Manchester City's parent company seals deal for major stake in Girona|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/23/manchester-city-buy-girona-spanish-club|work=The Guardian|access-date=24 August 2017|date=23 August 2017|archive-date=24 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824025330/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/23/manchester-city-buy-girona-spanish-club|url-status=live}}</ref> :On 23 August 2017, it was announced that CFG had acquired 44.3% of [[Segunda División]] (second tier) side [[Girona FC|Girona]]. Another 44.3% was held by the Girona Football Group, led by Pere Guardiola, brother of Manchester City manager [[Pep Guardiola]]. * {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shenzhen Peng City F.C.|Shenzhen Peng City]] (2019–present)<ref>{{cite web|title=曼城母公司收购四川九牛获官方宣布|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2019-02-20/doc-ihqfskcp6938432.shtml|website=Sina.com|access-date=20 February 2019|date=20 February 2019|archive-date=20 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220181657/http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2019-02-20/doc-ihqfskcp6938432.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> :On 20 February 2019, it was announced that CFG as well as UBTECH and China Sports Capital had acquired [[Sichuan Jiuniu F.C.|Sichuan Jiuniu]]. * {{flagicon|IND}} [[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]] (2019–present)<ref name="Mumbai City">{{cite news|title=CFG acquires majority stake in Indian Super League's Mumbai City FC|url=https://www.cityfootballgroup.com/information-resource/news-and-press-packs/cfg-acquires-majority-stake-in-indian-super-league-s-mumbai-city-fc/|website=City Football Group|publisher=City Football Group|access-date=28 November 2019|archive-date=28 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128111630/https://www.cityfootballgroup.com/information-resource/news-and-press-packs/cfg-acquires-majority-stake-in-indian-super-league-s-mumbai-city-fc/|url-status=live}}</ref> :CFG was announced as majority stakeholder of [[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]] on Thursday 28 November 2019 after acquiring 65% of the club. Mumbai City is the professional football club based in [[Mumbai]], competing in the [[Indian Super League]]. * {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Lommel S.K.|Lommel]] (2020–present)<ref name="belgium">{{cite web|title=Kogel is door de kerk: Lommel gaat in zee met Manchester City|trans-title=Done deal: Lommel partners with Manchester City|url=https://sporza.be/artikels/kogel-is-door-de-kerk-lommel-gaat-in-zee-met-manchester-city~1589191313737/|website=sporza.be|date=11 May 2020|access-date=11 May 2020|archive-date=1 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601081014/https://sporza.be/nl/2020/05/11/kogel-is-door-de-kerk-lommel-gaat-in-zee-met-manchester-city/|url-status=live}}</ref> :CFG was announced as a majority stakeholder of [[Lommel S.K.|Lommel]] on Monday 11 May 2020, acquiring the majority (unspecified) of the club's shares. Lommel is a professional football club based in [[Lommel]], competing in the [[Belgian First Division B]] (second tier). * {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Troyes AC|Troyes]] (2020–present)<ref>{{cite web|title=Troyes AC: Manchester City owners City Football Group acquire Ligue 2 club|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12062548/troyes-ac-manchester-city-owners-city-football-group-acquire-ligue-2-club|access-date=3 September 2020|website=Sky Sports|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904043948/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12062548/troyes-ac-manchester-city-owners-city-football-group-acquire-ligue-2-club|url-status=live}}</ref> :On 3 September 2020, CFG announced that they had purchased the shares of Daniel Masoni, the former owner of [[Ligue 2]] (second tier) club [[Troyes AC|Troyes]], making them the majority shareholder of the French club. * {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Palermo FC|Palermo]] (2022–present)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Il City Football Group rileva la maggioranza del Palermo FC |url=https://www.palermofc.com/it/news/il-city-football-group-rileva-la-maggioranza-del-palermo-fc_38024/ |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Palermo F.C. |language=it |archive-date=4 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704102825/https://www.palermofc.com/it/news/il-city-football-group-rileva-la-maggioranza-del-palermo-fc_38024/ |url-status=live }}</ref> :On 4 July 2022, Italian [[Serie B]] (second tier) club Palermo announced that CFG had acquired an 80% majority stake in their ownership. * {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Esporte Clube Bahia|Bahia]] (2023–present)<ref>{{Cite web |last=nelson.barros |date=2022-12-03 |title=Nota Oficial - Notícias Esporte Clube Bahia |url=https://www.esporteclubebahia.com.br/nota-oficial-59/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Esporte Clube Bahia |language=en |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127220746/https://www.esporteclubebahia.com.br/nota-oficial-59/ |url-status=live }}</ref> :On 3 December 2022, CFG acquired 90% of [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A]] club [[Esporte Clube Bahia|Bahia]]. The deal was finalised on 4 May 2023.
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