Manchester, England — Manchester City has officially signed Abdukodir Khusanov from French club RC Lens, making history as the first Uzbek player to feature in the Premier League.
The 23-year-old center-back has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. The transfer fee is reported to exceed €40 million.
Khusanov’s arrival marks a significant milestone for Uzbek football as he becomes the nation’s first representative in England’s top-flight league.
City fans will be eager to see how the highly-rated defender bolsters Pep Guardiola’s squad as they compete for domestic and European honors this season.
By Enoch Odesola| January 20, 2025
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