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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, making the 20-year-old their first new arrival in January. transfer the window
Khusanov, who is set to become the first player from Uzbekistan to feature in the Premier League, is reported to be worth in the region of €40m (£33.6m). A long-term contract promises to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until at least the summer of 2029.
“I am very happy to join Manchester City, a club I have enjoyed watching for a long time,” Khusanov told his new team. Official website.
“This team is full of the best players in the world, and I can’t wait to meet them and play with them. And of course Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches of all time and I’m very excited to learn and improve from him. My game even more. .
“It’s a very proud moment for me and my family to join a great club Manchester City And I am more than ready for this challenge.”
City sporting director Txiki Begiristen highlighted Khusanov’s intelligence, as well as strength, aggression and speed, as key attributes for a player with relatively little senior experience.
“Working with Pep will only make him better and, speaking to him, he is determined to keep improving,” said the Spaniard, who will In the summer Hugo is replaced by Vianaadded
Khusanov chose to wear City’s number 45 shirt, made famous by former striker Mario Balotelli and previously held by Micah Richards. He wore 25 on his back in Lens, but his jersey was 45 at first club Energetic-BGU in Minsk, Belarus.
