Abdukodir Khusanov signs new Manchester City contract till 2031

Abdukodir Khusanov signs new Manchester City contract till 2031 Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a new five-year contract at Man City until 2031 The Uzbekistan international says he has a “new challenge” to impress Enzo Maresca and his staff Hugo Viana says Khusanov has “all the assets needed to be a world-class centre-back” Manchester City have confirmed that defender Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a new five-year contract, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031. The 22-year-old joined Manchester City from RC Lens in January 2025, becoming the first Uzbekistan international to appear in the Premier League and establishing himself as a key component of the defensive unit across what proved to be a transitional season for the club. Khusanov arrived in Manchester as a relative unknown outside of Ligue 1 but quickly won over supporters with a combination of raw physicality, composure on the ball and an aggressive defensive intensity that drew comparisons to some of the finest centre-backs to have represented the club in recent years. Khusanov: I have a new challenge now to impress Enzo Maresca and his staff Speaking upon the announcement of his contract extension, Khusanov said: “I’m really happy to extend my stay at City,” in conversation with official club media . “I’ve enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester and feel I’m growing and learning a lot as a player. I have a new challenge now to impress Enzo Maresca and his staff and ensure I am in his team regularly. I am determined to do that.” “Thank you to the fans for all your support. It’s been really important as I’ve settled in England and the Premier League. Now I’m only looking forward, ready to do everything to help this Club be as successful as possible.” Khusanov’s best years are all in front of him: Viana Director of football Hugo Viana went on to hail a player who has exceeded expectations in both ability and character over the course of his first 18 months in Manchester. “We’ve been really pleased and impressed by Abdukodir’s development since he arrived,” added Viana. “We’re seeing him grow into a brilliant young man and outstanding defender – but we know this is only the beginning. “His physical and technical abilities are top, he has all the assets needed to be a world-class centre-back. 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’s signed a new contract and hopefully he can be a big part of Enzo’s plans in the years to come.” What does Khusanov’s renewal mean for Man City’s defensive plans? The contract extension provides Maresca with a long-term defensive option around whom the backline can be built, with Khusanov joining Marc Guehi and Vitor Reis as young centre-backs committed to the Etihad Stadium project for the foreseeable future. That trio of youthful, technically accomplished defenders gives City’s defensive unit a foundation built for the long term – a clear reflection of the recruitment philosophy Viana has applied across the entirety of his first summer window as director of football at the club. Khusanov’s Uzbekistan side exited the World Cup at the group stage in North America, giving him one of the longest pre-season windows of any senior international in the City squad and a head start in establishing himself within Maresca’s training environment and defensive shape. Whether he secures the regular starting berth he has publicly declared his intent to earn remains the challenge ahead, but Viana’s confidence in his trajectory – expressed in both the length of the new contract and the warmth of his words – suggests that Manchester City believe the answer will very much be yes.