What is known about Abduqodir Husanov’s €7.5 million salary?

Abduqodir Husanov’s Rise in the top tier of English football has been rewarded with a new contract. “Manchester City” have signed a five-year deal with the 22-year-old Uzbek defender, tying his future to the club until the summer of 2031.

The club did not disclose the financial details of the contract. Although some reports have claimed that Husanov’s annual earnings could reach €7.5 million, the figure has not yet been confirmed by a reliable or official source.

A new contract after a year and a half

Husanov joined “Manchester City” from French club Lens on January 20, 2025. At the time, the Manchester club agreed to pay €40 million plus add-ons for the defender, with the initial contract running until the summer of 2029.

The Uzbek footballer went through a difficult initial period adapting to England. However, his pace, strength in duels and ability to read the game gradually helped him earn a place in the starting lineup.

City’s official announcement noted that Husanov became one of the team’s most reliable players in the second half of the 2025/26 season. He featured in 16 of the last 19 Premier League matches and formed a strong central-defensive partnership with Marc Guéhi.

47 appearances — overall club record

According to official statistics, Husanov made 47 appearances in all competitions during his first year and a half at Manchester City. In the 2025/26 season alone, he played 37 matches and spent 2,817 minutes on the pitch.

That is why some calculations claiming that he made 43 appearances last season do not match the club’s official figures.

Husanov started in the finals of the FA Cup and the League Cup, winning his first trophies with City. He did not miss a minute from the League Cup quarter-final onward, while in the FA Cup he featured in important matches against Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Among the season’s best

At the end of the 2025/26 season, the Uzbek defender was included in the final three nominees for Manchester City’s Player of the Year award.

He reached the final stage of the fans’ vote alongside Jérémy Doku and Nico O’Reilly. Although the award went to O’Reilly, Husanov’s place in the top three showed how quickly his standing within the team had grown. He was also named the club’s Player of the Month in January and March.

Viana: “This is only the beginning”

Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana described the new contract as recognition of Husanov’s progress over the past season.

“He has all the qualities to become a world-class centre-back,” Viana said.

The club executive praised Husanov’s physical and technical abilities, stressing that at 22, his best years are still ahead of him.

Husanov called the new agreement an important moment for himself and his family. His next goal is to earn the trust of new head coach Enzo Maresca and play regularly in the team’s starting lineup.

What is known about the €7.5 million figure?

Some reports claim that Husanov’s annual salary under the new contract will be €7.5 million. Based on this figure, calculations of €625,000 per month and approximately €144,000 per week have also circulated.

Mathematically, these calculations are correct. However, they all rely on a single initial figure that has not been officially confirmed.

Manchester City has not disclosed the contract terms relating to salary, signing-on bonus or performance-based rewards. It is also unknown whether the €7.5 million figure refers to gross or net income and whether bonuses are included.

For this reason, it is not currently accurate to state Husanov’s daily, hourly or per-minute earnings as a definite amount. What can be said with confidence is that the club offered him a new five-year contract to keep him until 2031.

City are building their defensive future

The new agreement means that Manchester City view Husanov not as a temporary solution but as an important part of a long-term project.

His high speed allows the team to push its defensive line higher. When opponents launch counterattacks, Husanov stands out for quickly reaching balls played in behind the defence. The club’s official website also highlighted this quality as a key reason he has become a fan favourite.

A year and a half ago, the Uzbek defender had not played a single Premier League match. Now he is an English cup winner, a member of the club’s top three players and a footballer contracted until 2031.

The main task now is not to debate the figures surrounding his new salary, but to see how well Husanov can repay this confidence on the pitch. Leave your opinion in the comments and share the article with sports fans on Telegram or other social networks!