Ait-Nouri will now play for Manchester City until the year 2030.
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Manchester City, one of the top football teams in the world, has added a new player to their squad — Rayan Ait-Nouri!
He is a 24-year-old defender from Algeria, and he used to play for Wolverhampton Wanderers (also called Wolves).
The club paid £31 million to sign him.
Ait-Nouri will now play for Manchester City until the year 2030.
He is also ready to help the team in an important tournament coming up — the FIFA Club World Cup.
City’s first match in that competition will be against Wydad AC from Morocco on June 18.
Who Is Rayan Ait-Nouri?
Rayan Ait-Nouri began his football career in France and later joined Wolves in the English Premier League.
At Wolves, he played very well — last season, he played in 41 matches, scored 5 goals, and made 7 assists.
He was a big reason Wolves didn’t get relegated. Now, he’s moving to a bigger club and will face new challenges.
What Ait-Nouri Said
Ait-Nouri is super excited about joining City. He said:
“City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the chance to play for the club is a dream come true.”
“I am excited about working with and learning from Pep Guardiola and his coaching team and getting to train and play alongside such a world class group of players.”
More Transfers at Manchester City
Manchester City has also bought another player: Tijjani Reijnders, a midfielder from the Netherlands, for £46.3 million.
Earlier this year, they spent over £200 million on new players!
The club is also trying to sign Marcus Bettinelli, a goalkeeper from Chelsea. He’s 33 years old and hasn’t played much in the last few seasons.
Meanwhile, Scott Carson, one of City’s older goalkeepers, will be leaving the club this summer.
Why Did City Choose Ait-Nouri?
A coach who worked with Ait-Nouri in the past said he’s perfect for City’s playing style. Here’s why:
