Manchester City complete signing of defender Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of FIFA Club World Cup
Updated 09/06/2025 at 20:53 GMT+1
Manchester City have landed their first transfer target of the summer, bringing in left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for a reported £31 million on a five-year contract. The Algeria international enjoyed his most productive season to date in 2024/25, scoring four goals and laying on seven assists for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ait-Nouri will be eligible to play for City in the new-look FIFA Club World Cup.
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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of defender Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a reported £31 million fee.
The defender made 37 Premier League appearances for Wolves last term, scoring four goals and registering seven assists. He has put pen to paper on a deal that will see him remain at City until 2030.
Ait-Nouri said it was a dream come true to represent one of the biggest clubs in world football.
"I am incredibly happy and honoured to have joined Manchester City," said the Algerian international.
"City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the chance to play for the club is a dream come true.
"I am also excited about working with and learning from Pep and his coaching team and getting to train and play alongside such a world-class group of players.
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"Joining City is also a very proud moment for my family too. Now I can’t wait to get started and to play in front of our supporters."
Wolves finished 16th in the Premier League table despite a difficult start to the campaign.
City, meanwhile, finished third after battling back from a record-poor run of form under Pep Guardiola early in the season.
Ait-Nouri will now be available to represent City at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
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"Rayan is a player that as a club we have been following closely for quite some time and we are delighted he has joined us," said City's Director of Football Hugo Viana.
"He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also demonstrated his quality at international level with Algeria.
"We feel sure that he will be an excellent addition to our squad and that working alongside Pep and his coaching staff will help develop his game even further.
"And at just 24, he is someone we feel sure will help us in our objective to bring more success to the club."
Ait-Nouri is the second high-profile departure from Wolves' squad this summer, after Matheus Cunha sealed a move to Manchester United.
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