Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov has joined Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Ligue 1 club Lens.

The 20-year-old centreback’s arrival strengthens Pep Guardiola’s defensive options after a season plagued by injuries.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is coy over the imminent arrival of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov. The Uzbekistan international is due to sign with City this week. Ahead of tonight's clash at Brentford, Guardiola said: "The club hasn't announced anything, I don't know.

That is according to the information of The Times’ Paul Hirst and Peter Rutzler, who report that Manchester City are now closing in on the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens for a transfer fee that could rise to £42 million.

Man City 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.

Manchester City have signed defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for €40m, plus add-ons. The 20-year-old, who will become the first Uzbekistan international to play in the Premier League, has signed a four-and-a-half year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated defender Abdukodir Khusanov in a £34million deal from Lens as the 20-year-old becomes the first Uzbeki to play in the Premier League