Manchester City Sign Rayan Ait-Nouri in £37m Deal

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Manchester City have announced their first summer signing, completing a deal to bring in Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for £37m. The 24-year-old left-back has agreed a five-year contract and has passed a medical, ensuring he will be registered in time to make his debut at the Club World Cup. Ait-Nouri becomes the first specialist left-back signed by City since Joao Cancelo in 2019, although he often played as a wing-back for Wolves.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester City have made their first summer signing with the acquisition of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for £37m.
  • Ait-Nouri has agreed a five-year contract with the club, making him one of the longest-serving players in the squad.
  • He becomes the first specialist left-back signed by City since Joao Cancelo in 2019, although Ait-Nouri often played as a wing-back for Wolves.
  • Ait-Nouri's signing was motivated by his desire to work under manager Pep Guardiola, whom he regards as the "best coach in the world".
  • The signing was announced by new director of football Hugo Viana, who arrived from Sporting CP and will oversee the club's transfer activity.
  • Ait-Nouri scored 12 goals in 157 appearances for Wolves, demonstrating his quality in the Premier League and at international level with Algeria.

Statistics:

  • £37m: The fee paid by Manchester City to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves.
  • 5 years: The length of Ait-Nouri's contract with Manchester City.
  • 157: The number of appearances Ait-Nouri made for Wolves in five years.
  • 12: The number of goals scored by Ait-Nouri in his five-year stint at Wolves.

Sources:

  • The Guardian...