Abdukodir Khusanov, the Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City defender, is increasingly becoming a focal point in European football. Now, his performances are being highly praised not just by fans, but by football legends as well.
Former Manchester City and Scotland national team center-back Colin Hendry spoke very warmly about the Uzbek player. The experienced expert called Khusanov a "special talent" and emphasized that he will become one of the primary transfer targets for Europe's biggest clubs in the near future.
According to Hendry, the 22-year-old defender's rapid development at Manchester City has already caught the attention of Real Madrid.
The current season has been a true breakthrough year for Abdukodir Khusanov. Since moving to England from French club RC Lens in January 2025, he has managed to become a key figure in Pep Guardiola's team in a short time.
Especially during the injuries of defenders like Nathan Ake and John Stones, Khusanov filled the void in the team worthily and solidified his place in the starting lineup.
Experts highly value his reliable defensive actions, ability to read the game quickly, strong physical preparation, and composure.
Colin Hendry also focused specifically on these aspects.
“I know Abdukodir made a mistake in his debut match against Chelsea. But every time I have watched him since then, he has demonstrated his very high-level qualities.
Perhaps Manchester City's defense was stronger in previous years, but Khusanov is a player who can still grow further. Many clubs want to buy him. However, it is not easy to take a player away from City.
Clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are also showing interest in him. Because he is truly a special talent,” Hendry said in an interview with City Xtra.
At the same time, the Manchester City management also sees the Uzbek defender as an important future project for the club.
Currently, Khusanov's contract runs until 2029. It is reported that club executives, including sporting director Hugo Viana, consider him one of the untouchable key players.
According to the latest information, the club is even discussing improving the terms of Khusanov's contract, taking into account his rapid growth.
This season, Abdukodir Khusanov has shown consistent performance for Manchester City in the Premier League and other competitions. His reliable actions are providing important help to the team in the title race.
According to experts, if the Uzbek defender continues to develop at this pace, he could become one of the strongest defenders not only in England but in all of European football in the coming years.
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