Manchester City announced, in an official statement, that it signed a contract with the young defender Abdelkader Hosanov from the French Lance.

The club said in its statement: "Manchester City is happy to announce a contract with Abdel Qader Khusanov from Lance Club with a four and a half years (until 2029)."

The young defender said: "We are very happy to join Manchester City, the club that I enjoyed watching for a long time. This team is full of the best players in the world, and I cannot wait to meet them and play alongside them."

"Of course Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever and I am very excited to learn from him and improve my game more."

He concluded: "This is a great moment of pride for me and my family to join a great club like Manchester City and I am more than I am ready for this challenge."

Defender Joseanov will receive the number 45 with Manchester City, knowing that the deal cost City treasures 40 million pounds.