Overview
- Manchester City confirmed on Saturday that Khusanov has signed a five-year contract that keeps him at the club until 2031 with some reports noting a further one-year option.
- Director of football Hugo Viana praised Khusanov’s physical and technical profile and the player said he wants to impress new manager Enzo Maresca to win a regular starting place.
- Khusanov joined from RC Lens in January 2025 for a reported fee of about £33.5m and has made roughly 47 appearances for City, starting both the League Cup and FA Cup finals in the 2025/26 double-winning season.
- The extension follows other summer moves, including Phil Foden’s new deal and the signing of Elliot Anderson, and is presented by multiple outlets as part of City’s effort to lock in a young core after departures of senior defenders.
- By tying Khusanov to a long contract City provide Maresca with a stable defensive option to build around while the player faces the short-term challenge of converting his breakthrough season and World Cup experience into a consistent first-team role.