Abdukоdir Khusanov is in strong 2nd place among young defenders whose transfer price has increased sharply!

Although the defender of the Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City has not been seen much in the main squad recently, his name has not left the pages of the international press.

According to some reports, Manchester City head coach Josep Guardiola has decided to release the 21-year-old Uzbek player from the team. Therefore, the club's management is negotiating a loan or full transfer of Abdukоdir. Among the clubs interested in him are such famous teams as Juventus, Barcelona and Tottenham.

However, against the background of these circumstances, there is also news that will please fans. The popular transfer portal transfermarkt.co.uk, which specializes in transfers, has published a rating of talented defenders under the age of 21 who have received the highest transfer fees this season.

It is noteworthy that in this ranking, Abdukоdir Khusanov took the second place. Our compatriot was only behind the talented player of "Barcelona" Pau Kubari. Kubarsi's transfer price has increased by 40 million euros during the season and is currently 70 million euros.

Abdukоdir Khusanov started this season in the French club "Lance" and moved to "Manchester City" in January. Since then, his transfer value has increased to 32.5 million euros and currently stands at 35 million euros.

In addition, Dean Heussen from the Bournemouth club was recognized as one of the defenders whose transfer fee increased dramatically. Although his transfer price increased by 32 million euros, he remained in third place after Abdukоdir Khusanov and Pau Kubarsi.

"top-10" rating of young and valuable defenders under 21 years old:

1. Pau Cubarsi ("Barcelona") - 70 million euros (+40 million);
2. Abdukоdir Khusanov ("Manchester City") - 35 million euros (+32.5 million);
3. Dean Heussen ("Bournemouth") - 42 million euros (+32 million);
4. Vitor Reis ("Manchester City") - 30 million euros (+30 million);
5. Miles Louis-Skelley ("Arsenal") - 28 million euros (+26 million);
6. Petro Komutso ("Fiorentina") - 25 million euros (+24.3 million);
7. Alejandro Balde ("Barcelona") - 60 million euros (+20 million);
8. Archie Gray ("Tottenham") - 35 million euros (+17 million);
9. Renato Veiga (Juventus) – €18 million (+15 million);
10. Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) – €35 million (+15 million).

It is worth noting that Manchester City transferred Abdukоdir Khusanov from Lens for €40 million. The Uzbek player signed a contract with Manchester City until June 30, 2029. Abdukоdir Khusanov has played in 9 games for the team this season and has scored one goal. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!