Manchester City and RC Lens have reportedly sealed an agreement over a deal worth €40 million for 20-year-old Uzbeki whizkid Abdukodir Khusanov.
According to a report by BBC Sport, Abdukodir Khusanov is closing in on joining Manchester City. The Premier League champions have secured an agreement with RC Lens over a deal worth €40 million. The 20-year-old will make history when he completes the move, and he will undergo his medical tests soon.
Abdukodir Khusanov, a star in the making
Abdukodir Khusanov is one of the rare Uzbeki wonderkid destined to make it big in European football. The youngster spent most of his formative years in his homeland but has been with RC Lens since July 2023, arriving from Energetik-BGU 18 months ago.
The 20-year-old has gradually grown in stature at RC Lens in the last 18 months, establishing himself as one of the best young prospects in Ligue 1. Khusanov has turned out 31 times thus far for Les Sang et Or while chipping in with one assist. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Several Premier League bigwigs pursued Khusanov’s signature in recent weeks. However, Manchester City’s emergence in the race to secure his signature complicated matters for other prospective suitors and swept them out of contention. The Premier League champions have now sealed an agreement with RC Lens over a deal worth €40 million for the Uzbekistan international.
History beckons
Manchester City’s interest in Abdukodir Khusanov is understandable. The Premier League champions are eager to kick-start the squad revamp this month, with the RC Lens defender one of three top targets for Pep Guardiola, the others being Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush. So, Manchester City will reinforce the defensive and offensive departments in the winter transfer window.
Khusanov will be the first player through the door at the Etihad, with Manchester City poised to secure his services in a deal worth €40 million. The Uzbeki whizkid has felt ready to join a bigger club for a while, and he will get his wish soon.
The 20-year-old will become the first-ever player from Uzbekistan to play for a Premier League club. Manchester City will hope he goes from strength to strength when he arrives at the Etihad from Ligue 1 club RC Lens.
