08:01 / 28.11.2025

40 Million Euro Fund: Khusanov Begins a New Era in City's Defense!

Following last year's crisis, "Manchester City" carried out radical changes in the squad during the two 2025 transfer windows. The generational rotation process, which began with the arrival of Abduqodir Khusanov on January 20 for 40 million euros, has not yet finished. Danny Mills, one of the legendary defenders in the club's history, expressed firm confidence that the young players Abduqodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis will shine at the "Etihad" Stadium.

Taking the Place of the Experienced

According to cityxtra.co.uk, the reason the "Citizens'" defensive line is constantly at the center of discussion is that the club is seeking a path for development that meets the demands of the time while implementing long-term development plans. Abduqodir Khusanov, who arrived in January, brought new qualities to the new team that Josep Guardiola is building. In Mills' opinion, it is inevitable in this new era that young talents will replace experienced players like Nathan Aké, as Aké is no longer of primary importance to the club.

Mills' Secret of the Defenders: The Demand for Stability

Danny Mills stated that he advocates for relying on experience in the defensive line. He emphasized that any great club starts by organizing a great defense. Mills says that most of the players at "City" are versatile footballers.

But the most important thing for defenders is stability. "An attacker might play great in nine or four out of ten matches... But a defender and a defensive midfielder are required to play at a high level in at least seven of those contests," says Mills. It is precisely these demands that cause difficulty for the new players.

Guardiola's Long-Term Project

The expert's words indicate that Josep Guardiola's long-term infrastructure is aimed at harmonizing the potential of experienced players like John Stones with the potential of modern new generation defenders like Abduqodir Khusanov.

In conclusion, Danny Mills confirmed that both young defenders are developing steadily, not hastily. We remind you that "Manchester City" transferred Khusanov from the French club "Lens" for 40 million euros, and paid 37 million euros for the Brazilian Vitor Reis.