In the summer of 2017, Manchester City signed Tomasz Otamendi from Benfica for €45 million. The move was seen as a significant coup for Pep Guardiola and his team, with the Polish defender expected to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
However, it wasn't until the second half of the 2018-19 season that Otamendi truly came into his own. In just 26 appearances, he scored two goals and provided one assist, helping City to win the Premier League title and reach the final of the UEFA Champions League.
Otamendi's goal against Watford on April 11,Primeira Liga Hotspots 2019, was particularly memorable. He scored the only goal of the match to secure a 1-0 victory and send City top of the table heading into the final game of the season. His performance earned him the man-of-the-match award and cemented his status as one of the club's most important players.
But Otamendi didn't stop there. He continued to impress in the following seasons, scoring four more goals and providing three assists in the 2019-20 campaign. His form saw him named in the PFA Team of the Year for the first time in his career, and he helped City to win the FA Cup and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Overall, Tomasz Otamendi has had an outstanding record at Benfica and Manchester City. His performances have been instrumental in the success of both clubs and he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in Europe.