Abdukodir Khusanov’s loan move to Lyon was rejected – what is the reason?

In recent years, Manchester City, which has achieved absolute dominance in the English championship, has also been making serious efforts in youth policy. In particular, interest in the talented Uzbek footballer Abdukodir Khusanov, who is part of their squad, is growing day by day.

It is reported that during the negotiations regarding Ryan Cherki’s transfer between City and the French club Lyon, an interesting situation occurred. According to the French publication L’Équipe, the Lyon management, according to the terms of the deal, demanded to take one player on a temporary free loan and specifically proposed the name of Abdukodir Khusanov.

However, the “citizens” rejected this offer. The Manchester City management announced that they intend to see Khusanov in the main squad in the near future and have no intention of loaning him to another club. This decision shows City’s great trust and future plans for the young player.

Let us remind you, the 19-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov moved to Manchester City from France’s Lens club in the winter of 2024. Despite his youth, his technical skills, positional awareness, and game discipline are attracting great interest in European football.

At present, Khusanov is defending City’s honor in the Club World Cup among the world’s leading clubs. Through this tournament, the club’s management and coaching staff are evaluating the youth’s potential in practice.

In turn, Lyon also intended to bring in a talented player as a replacement when selling Ryan Cherki to another club. However, after City’s refusal, the French side may have to reconsider the negotiations on Cherki.

Abdukodir Khusanov is becoming a very important project for Uzbek football. His continuing career in major clubs opens up promising opportunities for our national team as well.

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