The young UzbeK was spotted during the U20 World Cup in Argentina in spring 2023 by the scout Baptiste Favier (now a member of the Columbus Crew in MLS). Favier had quickly convinced the former technical director Grégory Thilimpressed by the talent of Khusanov. Recruited in July 2023 for 100,000 euros from Energetik-BGU (Belarus), he signed a contract binding him until 2027.
With his transfer to Manchester City for 50 million euros, bonus included, the RC Lens achieved an incredible capital gain, multiplying the player’s initial value by 500 in just one and a half seasons, probably a record for a French club. We can certainly deplore that the club had to rely on Jorge Mendeswhich will take 10% of the transaction, but this sale allows the club to ensure its financial compliance during the next visit to the DNCG.
Coder will now have to prove its worth within the group of Pep Guardiola in order to establish himself as a starter in the Citizens’ defense. Given his impressive adaptation to Lens, there is little doubt about this. Upon his arrival, this stranger impressed with his power and maturity, arousing the admiration of his teammates, convinced that he had a bright future. Last summer, his captain Brice Samba also declared: “He’s a monster. He really scares me! Doing what he’s doing at his age… I don’t think he’s going to stay long.” Premonitory words, since Khusanov leave him RC Lens a few months later.
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