{"success":true,"data":{"id":"b1958f54-cddf-49d0-b832-130d5d2172da","title":"Man City explain Abdukodir Khusanov’s bumper new five-year contract","summary":"US Edition Change Support Now × \"Clear search box\") Custom Search Sort by Relevance Date NewsNews SportsSports CultureCulture LifestyleLifestyle MoneyMoney TravelTravel PremiumPremium ClimateClimate More More Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site t...","content":"US Edition Change\n\nSupport Now\n\n[×](javascript:void(0) \"Clear search box\")\n\nCustom Search\n\nSort by\n\nRelevance\n\nDate\n\n*   News[News](https://www.independent.co.uk/us)\n\n*   Sports[Sports](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport)\n\n*   Culture[Culture](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment)\n\n*   Lifestyle[Lifestyle](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style)\n\n*   Money[Money](https://www.independent.co.uk/us/money)\n\n*   Travel[Travel](https://www.independent.co.uk/us/travel)\n\n*   Premium[Premium](https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium)\n\n*   Climate[Climate](https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change)\n\nMore\n\nMore\n\n### Thank you for registering\n\nPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in\n\n# Man City explain Abdukodir Khusanov’s bumper new five-year contract\n\n## The Uzbekistan defender is slated for a key role in the new City regime under Enzo Maresca\n\n[Lawrence Ostlere](https://www.independent.co.uk/author/lawrence-ostlere)Saturday 25 July 2026 11:11 BST\n\n*   Copy link  \n*   Bookmark  \n*   [Comments](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-abdukodir-khusanov-contract-news-b3021418.html#comments-area)Go to comments  \n\n## Bookmark popover\n\nRemoved from bookmarks\n\nClose popover\n\nAbdukodir Khusanov in action for Manchester City during last season's FA Cup final(Getty)\n\n### Your support helps us to tell the story\n\nFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.\n\n**Your support makes all the difference.**\n\nManchester City have given Abdukodir Khusanov a new five-year deal after concluding the has all the attributes required to become a world-class central defender.\n\nThe 22-year-old, a £33.5m signing from Lens in January 2025, has recovered from a traumatic debut against Chelsea to go on to become a key player in the second half of last season.\n\nKhusanov started in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals as City won twice at Wembley and excelled in their Champions League tie against Real Madrid.\n\nAnd with the departure of experienced defenders John Stones and Nathan Ake, he is slated for a key role in the new regime under Enzo Maresca.\n\nCity director of football Hugo Viana said: “We’ve been really pleased and impressed by Abdukodir’s development since he arrived in England.\n\nUndo\n\nUndo\n\n[](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/product-update/quickbooks-improvements-2026)[The QuickBooks updates small businesses asked for. 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His physical and technical abilities are top, he has all the assets needed to be a world-class centre-back.\n\n“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. That’s why we’re so happy he has signed a new contract at City and hopefully he can be a big part of Enzo’s plans in the years to come.”\n\nKhusanov became the first Uzbekistan international to play in the Premier League and appeared in his country’s maiden World Cup campaign this summer.\n\nNow he has followed fellow defender Josko Gvardiol in signing a new deal this summer.\n\nKhusanov added: “This is a great day for me and my family. I am really happy to extend my stay at City. I’ve enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester and 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 and ensure I am in his team regularly. I am determined to do that.\n\n“Thank you to the City fans for all of your support. It has been really important as I’ve settled in England and the Premier League. Now I am only looking forward. 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