Man City’s Khusanov signs new five-year contract

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Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday.

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Khusanov helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as well as finishing second in the Premier League.

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The 22-year-old centre-back joined City from French side Lens in January 2025.

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He has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan and featured at the World Cup, playing in all three of their Group K matches.

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“This is a great day for me and my family. I am really happy to extend my stay at City,” Khusanov said.

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“I’ve enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester and I feel I am growing and learning a lot as a player.

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“I have a new challenge now, which is to impress (new manager) Enzo Maresca and his staff and ensure I am in his team regularly. I am determined to do that.”

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Khusanov is the second City star to commit his long-term future to the club this week after England forward Phil Foden signed a new four-year deal.

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City’s director of football Hugo Viana said: “We’ve been really pleased and impressed by Abdukodir’s development since he arrived in England.

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“We’re seeing him grow into a brilliant young man and an outstanding defender – but we know this is only the beginning. His physical and technical abilities are top, he has all the assets needed to be a world-class centre-back.

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“At just 22, his best years are all in front of him and his potential to get even better is clear for all to see.”

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AFP

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