Abdukodir Khusanov Signs New Five-Year Deal with Manchester City

Abdukodir Khusanov has tied his future to Manchester City, signing a new five-year deal that underlines both the club’s faith in him and his own sense of unfinished business at Etihad Stadium.

The 22-year-old defender, who made history in January 2025 as the first Uzbek player to join a Premier League club, has quickly moved from curiosity to cornerstone. Last season he racked up 37 appearances under Pep Guardiola, forcing his way into a squad stacked with elite talent and ending his first full campaign in England with a domestic cup double.

“This is a great day for me and my family,” Khusanov said after putting pen to paper. “I am really happy to extend my stay at City. I've enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester.

“I feel I am growing and learning a lot as a player. I have a new challenge now, which is to impress Enzo Maresca and his staff. I also want to ensure I am in his team regularly. I am determined to do that.

“Thank you to the City fans for all of your support - it has been really important as I have settled in England and the Premier League. Now I am only looking forward. I am ready to do everything I can to help this club be as successful as possible.”

Those words carry weight. Khusanov did not just make up the numbers last season; he played in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals at Wembley, helping City complete a domestic cup double and showing a calm that belied his age on the biggest domestic stage.

Inside the club, the belief in his trajectory is clear. Director of football Hugo Viana spoke with the conviction of a man who expects this contract to age very well.

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

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

The Guardiola chapter has closed; the Maresca era is about to begin. For Khusanov, the task is stark and simple: turn promise into permanence, and make that starting spot his own in a team that never stops evolving.