Manchester City has officially secured the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, marking their first acquisition in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old defender arrives with a promising reputation, poised to make history as the first Uzbek player to compete in the Premier League. The club finalized a deal worth €40 million ($41.6 million) plus additional add-ons, with Khusanov committing to a four-and-a-half-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Khusanov's journey to Manchester City was swift, having only spent 18 months at Lens since his arrival in 2023. During his tenure at the French club, he made 31 appearances, demonstrating his skills on the field. Additionally, he has been capped 18 times by the Uzbekistan national team, further highlighting his international experience.
"I'm absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time." – Abdukodir Khusanov
The young defender expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Premier League champions, particularly the opportunity to work under esteemed coach Pep Guardiola. Khusanov is excited to don the No. 45 jersey and looks forward to integrating with City's world-class squad.
"This squad is full of the best players in the world, and I can't wait to meet them and play alongside them." – Abdukodir Khusanov
With Khusanov's signing, Manchester City anticipates further bolstering their ranks with Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush. These additions signal City's strategic moves to strengthen their team across various positions, adding depth and versatility.
"And of course Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever and I am so excited to learn from him and improve my game even more." – Abdukodir Khusanov
Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City's director of football, shared his excitement over Khusanov's arrival, expressing confidence in the young defender's potential contributions.
"We are very happy that he has joined us and we are all very excited about what he will bring," – Txiki Begiristain
Leave a Reply