Abdukodir Khusanov will not continue the adventure to its conclusion at RC Lens. The young Uzbek defender reached an agreement with Manchester City this Friday evening, notably ahead of PSG to welcome him. Under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, Khusanov is preparing to settle down in the Premier League with a contract which will bind him to the English champion until June 2029. An arrival which will mark the history of the English championship.
« Khusanov left ». Pierre Dréossi could hardly be clearer about the young central defender who had an impressive first part of the season with RC Lens. This historic transfer in many respects is about to be concluded.
Record sale for Lens
History d’Abdukodir Khusanov with the RC Lens takes a legendary turn. Arriving for a modest sum of €100,000 in the summer of 2023, the young Uzbek defender is preparing to write a new page in the history of the Artesian club. According to information from Foot Market, Manchester City and the RC Lens would be on the verge of concluding an agreement for his transfer, with an astronomical amount at stake: €50M, bonus included. This operation, which should be made official shortly, not only represents phenomenal added value for Sang-et-Orbut also an absolute record in the club’s sales history. Khusanov thus dethrones Loïs Opendaleft for RB Leipzig in 2023 for €40M.
First Uzbek in Premier League history
Revelation of the first part of the season, the 20-year-old defender has continued to impress with his maturity and his impact on the pitch. His performances quickly attracted the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs, starting with Manchester Citywho will break the bank to secure his services. Khusanov is now expected to take a further step under the colors of the Citizens where he will also become the first Uzbek in history to play in Premier League.
