Manchester City have completed their first signing of 2025, securing the signing of 20-year-old Uzbekistan international midfielder Abdukkodir Kusanov from RC Lens. The move reportedly cost 40 million euros plus additional fees, as confirmed by coach Fabrizio Romano, and is for a talented young player who has impressed many with his performances in Ligue 1. reflects the high demand for
According to Romano, all the necessary paperwork between Manchester City and RC Lens has been completed. The transfer will be officially decided after Kusanov’s visa is approved. This indicates the deal is effectively complete and the player’s arrival in England is imminent. Expectations are high for Kusanov’s arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
The €40 million transfer fee highlights Manchester City’s commitment to investing in young talent. The club have secured Kusanov’s contract until June 2029, with an option to extend his contract for a further year. This means long-term investment in players with great potential. This significant financial commitment demonstrates the club’s confidence in Kusanov and its long-term vision for building the team.
Kusanov’s path to the Premier League was remarkable. Born in 2004 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, he started his career with FK Bunyodkor before moving to Belarusian side FC Energetik-BGU Minsk in March 2022. He made his professional debut at just 18 years old and played in 36 games before attracting the attention of RC. Lens signed him in July 2023 for a relatively modest fee of 100,000 euros. The rank highlights his talent and determination.
International success with Uzbekistan
Kusanov’s talent is also evident at the international level, where he has featured in various Uzbek youth teams. He was a key member of the Uzbekistan U-20 team that won the AFC U-20 Asian Cup and qualified for both the FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Argentina and the 2024 Paris Olympics, and was a key member of the Uzbekistan U-20 team that won the AFC U-20 Asian Cup and It was an important achievement. His involvement in these high profile tournaments further highlights his growing reputation within the football community.
At the U-20 World Cup, Kusanov started every match for Uzbekistan and showed his abilities against strong opponents, including a 2-1 loss to eventual champions Uruguay. His performance at the Olympics was equally impressive. His experience in these tournaments helped solidify his reputation as a player with great potential. Although he did not advance beyond the group stage, he was a regular starter at the Olympics.
Kusanov now faces the challenge of breaking into Manchester City’s highly competitive squad. Pep Guardiola already boasts a formidable defense, featuring the likes of Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and John Stones.
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