Manchester City have signed Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

The Athletic reported that Khusanov attracted interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, and they will disappointed to miss out on a coveted young centre-back. City have conceded more goals than any team in the top six of the Premier League, who will all be interested to see if this signing can improve a porous back line.

Manchester City complete deal for Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov - The 20-year-old joins on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Ligue 1 club Lens.

Manchester City have officially announced the signing of Uzbekistan international centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens.The 20-year-old centre-back becomes the Premier League champions’

Manchester City sign Lens and Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov on a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029.

Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City’s "amazing" reaction to an early error from debutant Abdukodir Khusanov as they recovered to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday night. Khusanov, the 20-year-old signed from Lens for €40 million last week,