The voice of Uzbek talents is becoming louder in European football. Abdukodir Khusanov's shine as part of "Manchester City," which is currently competing for the English Premier League, the Champions League, and domestic cups, has opened a new page not only for our country but also for French football. Zamin.uz provides detailed information about this historic transfer and its repercussions.
January 20, 2025, has been inscribed in golden letters in the history of Uzbek football - it was on this day that Abdukodir Khusanov joined Manchester City from the French club "Lans." In the past year, our compatriot has managed to earn Pep Guardiola's trust and become a favorite of the fans.
Lance's transfer art
According to the prestigious French publication "livefoot.fr," Khusanov's success is a real "golden key" for "Lance." The club has now mastered the strategy of buying young talents at a low price, turning them into world-class stars, and selling them for huge profits.
When the numbers speak:
- Purchase price: only €450,000 from the Belarusian club in 2023.
- Sale price: €40 million to Manchester City at the beginning of 2025.
- Growth: In a year and a half, the value of a player has increased almost 90 times!
The next "golden boy": Samson Baidu
Inspired by Khusanov's success, Lens management is already preparing for another major deal. Samson Baidu, acquired from Salzburg last summer for €8 million, is currently one of the team's most valuable assets.
- Footballer - Samson Baidu (21 years old).
- Current value - 35 million euros (CIES interpretation).
- Performance - 2 goals and 2 assists in 20 matches.
- Status - the main pillar of defense.
Although the player has been injured in recent weeks, his market value has not decreased. Experts predict that he, like Khusanov, will soon move to a stronger championship.
Lanz in the championship race
Success in the transfer market is also having a positive impact on the results on the field. Currently, "Lans" is in 2nd place in the French championship and is only one point behind the leader PSG. Although there are 9 rounds left until the end of the championship, the team's chances for the championship are very high.
So, in your opinion, can Abdukodir Khusanov's success at "City" open the doors of Europe's top clubs for other Uzbek footballers? Who could be the next transfer?
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