Husanov and "Manchester City": A New Chapter

Uzbek defender Abdukodir Husanov joins "Manchester City" and will aid Guardiola’s team through 2029.

"Manchester City" has officially announced the signing of Abdukodir Husanov from "Lens".

The Uzbek defender will enhance Pep Guardiola's squad in the latter half of the 2024/25 season, with his contract valid until the summer of 2029.

Husanov will be the first player from Uzbekistan to join an English Premier League club. Moreover, he is the most notable acquisition for "City" in January since the arrival of Aymeric Laporte in 2018.

"I am thrilled to join "Manchester City," - Husanov expressed. - The team boasts some of the world's top players, and I’m eager to meet and play alongside them. Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches in history, and I am eagerly looking forward to learning from him and enhancing my game further.

Joining such a prestigious club as "City" is a crucial moment for both me and my family, and I am fully prepared for this challenge."

"Lens" previously purchased Husanov from "Energetik-BGU" for 100,000 euros 18 months ago. The player has made remarkable progress, featuring in 13 Ligue 1 games and representing the Uzbekistan national team in 18 matches this season.