Manchester City have built new headquarters in another audacious move to stamp their authority as one of the world’s top football clubs. Built on a larger tract of city council land previously home to a chemical production plant, the City Football Academy is the club's central hub for elite performance. All of Man City's 450-strong personal including players, coaches and staff will now work under one roof.
A bridge connects the Etihad Stadium to the training complex.
City's adminstrative open-plan headquarters.
The complex has three fully equipped gyms. One of them has the slogan 'create the future' emblazoned on the wall.
A circular dressing room model has been installed to create an inclusive atmosphere for the players.
The academy has 16 pitches in total including a full-size synthetic indoor pitch.
Young players being put through their paces at the facility.
Before and After aerial view of the site now home to City Football Academy.