Manchester United legend Abdukodir Khusanov has revealed what the future holds for him

Abdukodir Khusanov has become the most popular player in the Uzbek national team since his January move from Lens to Manchester City.

There are several reasons for this, of course. Firstly, the “city” spent an incredibly large sum - 50 million euros, including bonuses, for the Uzbek player, who was the target of more than a dozen famous clubs.

Secondly, Abdukodyr Khusanov suddenly became a starting player under Pep Guardiola. The 21-year-old legionnaire's performance against the strongest forwards of teams such as Real Madrid, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham was highly appreciated by fans and experts.

It has become a common practice for famous players, experts, and coaches of English football to assess the potential and talent of the Uzbek player.

Now, Manchester United legend Roy Keane has expressed his opinion about Abdukodir Khusanov.

- I think Khusanov has forgotten the unpleasant events of his debut match. It is not easy for a player who has just arrived here to get used to a new country, try to learn the language, find a common language with new teammates.

I believe that everything has worked out for Abdukodir.

It is clear that this player's debut was difficult, but this is a challenge that the player must go through. Khusanov is a good player and everything is still falling into place. He needs some time to fully adapt.

Khusanov will become a top player for Manchester City in the near future, I have no doubt about it, - said Roy Keane in an interview with ITV.

Abdukodir Khusanov is one of the players who has risen to the top of world football in a short time. The defender, who learned the secrets of football at Bunyodkor, began his professional career in the Belarusian championship. In 2022, the player signed his first professional contract with Energetik-BGU and next summer moved to one of Europe's top leagues - the French championship.

Abdukodir Khusanov, who defended the honor of Lens in Ligue 1 for a year and a half, became a Manchester City player on January 20, 2025.

The 21-year-old legionnaire celebrated his debut in the Premier League, FA Cup and European Champions League as a representative of the "city". Abdukodir will now participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in a new format this summer. If he is lucky, Khusanov will become the first Uzbek player to participate in the upcoming tournament.

Most importantly, Abdukodir Khusanov is on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as part of the Uzbekistan national team. Our national team is in second place in its group in the third round of the regional qualifying tournament with 17 points. A draw with the United Arab Emirates or a victory over Qatar in the remaining two matches will open the door to the World Cup for our players. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”