Manchester City have made their first signing of the January transfer window, acquiring 20-year-old Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £33.5 million. Khusanov is a promising young talent who has impressed in Ligue 1 and is expected to bolster City's defensive options.
Manchester City have finalized the £33.5 million acquisition of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov . The Uzbek international has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the club, marking their first signing of the January transfer window. This move precedes the anticipated arrivals of defender Vitor Reis and forward Omar Marmoush.
Pep Guardiola has emphasized the need for City to bolster their defensive options, and Khusanov joins the team after receiving widespread acclaim for his performances in France, with his prime years still ahead of him. \The 20-year-old player transferred to Lens 18 months ago from Belarusian club Energetik-BGU and swiftly established himself as a valuable asset in Ligue 1. Former Lens goalkeeper Brice Samba labeled him a 'monster' at the back. Upon confirmation of his move to City, Khusanov expressed his excitement, stating: 'I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time. This squad is full of the best players in the world, and I can't wait to meet them and play alongside them. And of course, Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever, and I am so excited to learn from him and improve my game even more. This is a very proud moment for me and my family to be joining a great club like Manchester City, and I’m more than ready for this challenge.' \Sporting director Txiki Begiristain echoed the sentiment, stating: 'We are very happy that he has joined us and we are all very excited about what he will bring. For such a young defender, Abdukodir is already very intelligent, as well as being strong, aggressive, and extremely quick. Working with Pep will only make him better, and, speaking to him, he is determined to keep improving. He is a really exciting signing as we aim to keep progressing to maintain one of the best squads in Europe.' Lens manager Will Still also praised Khusanov, describing him as 'calm, powerful, and fast' and acknowledging his 'impressive potential.' Khusanov will add another dimension to Manchester City's defensive lineup, which already boasts Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol. He is expected to be in contention for his debut against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. However, he will not be eligible for Wednesday's Champions League clash against PSG, as clubs are prohibited from registering new players for the competition before the league phase concludes
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