Manchester City have signed Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

The Athletic reported that Khusanov attracted interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, and they will disappointed to miss out on a coveted young centre-back. City have conceded more goals than any team in the top six of the Premier League, who will all be interested to see if this signing can improve a porous back line.

Manchester City complete deal for Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov - The 20-year-old joins on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Ligue 1 club Lens.

Manchester City have officially announced the signing of Uzbekistan international centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens.The 20-year-old centre-back becomes the Premier League champions’

Manchester City have signed Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov on a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029 .

Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a reported fee of 40 million euros ($42 million) plus add-ons.Khusanov, the first player from Uzbekistan to join a Premier League club,

Abdukodir Khusanov's meteoric rise has been capped by a €48m move to Man City this week. Here's all you need to know about the 20-year-old Uzbekistan star.

Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens. On January 10, The Athletic reported City had reached an agreement worth €40million (£33.7m; $40.8m) plus bonuses with the Ligue 1 club for the signing of Khusanov.

The Uzbekistan international defender will join up with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the second part of the 2024/25 season, with his contract keeping him tied to the club until the summer of 2029.