Do Man City have an identity?

“They’ll need time to gel.” (Pundits, fans, taxi drivers, arm-chair enthusiasts and bartenders; various dates)

The phrase above is in high demand in the period during and immediately after the transfer window. It gives the reason for why a team may not play better just because they sign a better player. Players need to get used to new surroundings, new teammates, new language in some cases, new tactics, new jersey, new house, new (bigger usually) paycheck, new questions from media……… the list goes on. Like all environments, be it professional, sporting or otherwise, the more change – the less stability. And in Man City’s case – the lack of identity.

Manchester City has changed more than any club in world football over the last 2 seasons.  They are now the wealthiest club around, challenging for titles in domestic and European competitions and attracting some of football’s big names.

But, when will this modern Man City define itself?