Manchester City have made a significant reinforcement by signing Rayan Aït-Nouri (23) from league rivals Wolverhampton. The talented left-back has been one of Wolves’ most prominent players in recent seasons.
There is just over a day left of the extraordinary transfer market in connection with the Club World Cup. – Now many Pep Guardiola gets a reinforcement he has wanted for a long time.
Aït-Nouri on his move to City:
“I am incredibly happy and honoured to have signed for Manchester City,”
“City is one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to play for this club is a dream come true.”
Aït-Nouri: “Proud to have joined City”
“I am also very much looking forward to working with and learning from Pep and his coaching staff, as well as training and playing alongside such a world-class group of players.”
“Joining City is also a proud moment for my family.”
“Now I’m really looking forward to getting started and playing in front of our fantastic supporters.”
Sporting director Hugo Viana expressed great excitement about bringing Aït-Nouri to the club:
“Rayan is a player we at the club have followed closely for a long time, and we are pleased that he has now become part of us,” he began.
“He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also shown his quality at national team level for Algeria.”
“We are convinced that he will be an excellent reinforcement to our squad and that working together with Pep and his coaching staff will help him develop his game even more.”
“And with only 24 years under his belt, we are confident that he will help us achieve even more success for the club.”
The transfer was officially announced on City’s website and social media on Monday.
- Aït-Nouri has signed a long-term contract of 5 years
- The transfer fee is around £40 million
The Algerian
international has had an impressive development:
- Joined Wolves on loan from Angers in 2020
- Was bought permanently already the following year
- Was a key player last season with almost all the minutes in the Premier League
Aït-Nouri is considered a modern, attack-oriented full-back who fits perfectly with Pep Guardiola’s style of play. With his arrival, City gain both depth and quality on the left side of the defence.
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