Guardiola surpasses 2 billion euros in transfer spending at Man City. How much have other managers spent in the same period?

Pep Guardiola continues to cement his reputation as one of the most influential and decorated managers in football history. The legendary tactician tops the list of managers by total transfer outlay—reaching a staggering €2.58 billion over the course of his career.

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Guardiola's latest major acquisition was Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for €72 million, a move that pushed his transfer spending at Manchester City past the €2 billion mark.

Spending by other managers since Guardiola arrived at Manchester City:

• Pep Guardiola – €2.03 billion
• Diego Simeone – €1.217 billion
• Antonio Conte – €1.188 billion
• Thomas Tuchel – €1.166 billion
• Massimiliano Allegri – €1.162 billion
• Unai Emery – €1.113 billion
• Mikel Arteta – €1.086 billion
• Erik ten Hag – €1.073 billion
• Eddie Howe – €1.008 billion
• Nuno Espírito Santo – €985 million