Transfer: City Complete Signing of Young Uzbekistan Centre-Back Khusanov

Manchester City has confirmed the signing of 20-year-old Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal, reportedly worth 40 million euros.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 20-year-old defender has been a key player for Lens this season, featuring in 13 of their 16 league games. According to British media reports, Manchester City paid a transfer fee of 40 million euros ($41.56 million) to secure Khusanov's services.

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 20, 2025

Manchester City have high praise for their new signing, highlighting his impressive qualities as a young defender. “For such a young defender, Abdukodir is already very intelligent, as well as being strong, aggressive and extremely quick,” the club said in a statement. This glowing assessment suggests that Khusanov has the potential to make a significant impact at Manchester City.

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 20, 2025

Khusanov becomes the first player from Uzbekistan to play in the Premier League. He joined Lens from Belarusian side Energetik-BGU Minsk in 2023 and has since played 31 matches for the French team in all competitions. His transfer to Manchester City marks a significant milestone in his career, and he will be eager to make a positive impression in the Premier League.