Chelsea are bidding to be the world's biggest spenders in the summer window for the fourth consecutive season, but Manchester City have overtaken them.

Chelsea have long had Marcus Bettinelli as an inconspicuous figure in the squad. Since his free arrival in 2021 after a long spell at Fulham, the English goalkeeper has barely set foot on the pitch.

Manchester City were knocked out of the 2024/25 Champions League by Real Madrid but will still take part in the summer's Club World Cup.

Manchester City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old was the third-choice goalkeeper in west London and made just one appearance in his four-year stint there.

A guide to the Club World Cup as Man City, Chelsea and Messi prepare for action - FIFA’s newly-expanded competition kicks off this weekend.

Newcastle United stars will feel the benefit of a break but Manchester City and Chelsea have jetted off to compete in the Club World Cup following a long season

Manchester City have signed English goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea for a nominal fee on a contract lasting until 2026. The move for the 33-year-old former Fulham stopper comes after the announcement on Monday that veteran keeper Scott Carson would be leaving City at the end of the month.

The expanded version of the competition takes place in the United States with Chelsea and Man City representing the Premier League