Khusanov, who stands to become the first player from Uzbekistan to make a Premier League appearance, is reported to have cost 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.

As Abdukodir Khusanov arrives at Manchester City, football writer John Duerden analyses the 20-year-old centre-back's journey and where he might fit into Pep Guardiola's side. Abdukodir Khusanov’s father was an Uzbekistan international, though many don’t make the connection.

After their draw with Brentford, Manchester City have won 12 of their previous 36 available Premier League points – three wins, three draws and six defeats. Extrapolated across a whole season, that form would earn them 38 points, enough just avoid relegation in most, but not all, top-flight campaigns this century.

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By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent Defender Abdukodir Khusanov is poised to become the first Uzbek football player to play in England’s Premier League, widely regarded as the most high-profile and toughest soccer league in the world.

The Uzbekistan international defender will join up with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the second part of the 2024/25 season, with his contract keeping him tied to the Club until the summer of 2029.

Manchester City have signed defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side RC Lens in a deal worth £33.8 million.The 20-year-old joins from French club RC Lens, after committing to a

The young defender has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, with an option for an additional season. This is a remarkable leap for a player who, just 18 months ago, was plying

Manchester City has made its first move of what could be a busy January transfer window for the English champion by signing 20-year-old center back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.

Abdukodir Khusanov has joined the Champions from RC Lens on an X-year deal for a fee worth around £33.6 million plus add-ons. Khusanov is a colossal central defender who will provide Pep Guardiola with greater defensive depth in the second half of the season.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time,” Khusanov said. “This squad is full of the best players in the world, and I can’t wait to meet them and play alongside them.

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov has joined Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Ligue 1 club Lens.