20.01.2025 23:00
English giant Manchester City has announced the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays for the French team Lens. The 20-year-old young center-back has signed a 4.5-year contract and will become the first Uzbek player to play in the Premier League. It is reported that City will pay 50 million euros for this transfer, including bonuses.
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This season, Manchester City, which has not achieved the desired results, has officially completed the historic transfer that has been talked about for days during the winter transfer period.
SIGNED A 4.5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH KHUSANOV
The Premier League giant Manchester City has signed 20-year-old Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays for the French team Lens. In a statement from the English club, it was reported that a 4.5-year contract was signed with Khusanov. The young defender will wear the number 45 jersey in his new team.
TRANSFER FEE OF 50 MILLION EUROS
While Manchester City did not disclose the cost of the young defender, it has emerged that a considerable transfer fee will be paid to Lens for Abdukodir Khusanov. According to the English press, the Manchester club will pay the French club 50 million euros, including bonuses.
FIRST UZBEK PLAYER IN PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY
The young footballer will be the first Uzbek player to play in the Premier League and will make history. After his transfer, Khusanov stated, "I am absolutely thrilled to join Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time. This team is filled with the best players in the world, and I can't wait to meet them and play together. Of course, Pep Guardiola is one of the best coaches of all time, and I am very excited to learn from him and further develop my game. Joining a great club like Manchester City is a source of pride for both me and my family, and I am more than ready for this challenge."
LENS HAD BOUGHT HIM FOR 100 THOUSAND EUROS
The French Ligue 1 team Lens had acquired Abdukodir Khusanov from the Belarusian team Energetik-BGU for 100 thousand euros at the beginning of the 2023-2024 season. The Uzbek defender played in 31 matches and scored 1 goal during his 1.5 seasons in France.
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