Manchester City Confirms Signing Of Rayan Aït-Nouri From Wolves

‎Manchester City have completed the signing of Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £31 million.

‎The 24-year-old Algerian defender has committed to a contract lasting until 2030 and will be eligible to play for the team during the group stage of the Club World Cup.

‎Manchester City will kick off their campaign in the newly expanded tournament against Moroccan club Wydad AC on June 18.

‎Algerian international Rayan Ait-Nouri joined Wolves in 2021 in a £14.9 million deal from Angers, after spending the previous season on loan.

‎Last season, he made 41 appearances across all competitions, helping the club avoid relegation, and contributed five goals and seven assists.

‎City have already agreed a £46.3m deal to sign AC Milan’s Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, adding to the £200m spent in the January transfer window.

‎During his loan spell at Molineux in 2020/21, he made 24 appearances. His strong performances led to a permanent move at the start of the next season.

‎He went on to make a further 133 appearances, establishing himself as one of Wolves’ key players.

‎On his switch to City, Ait-Nouri said, “I am incredibly happy and honoured to have joined Manchester City.

‎City is 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.

‎“Joining City is also a very proud moment for my family.

‎“Now I can’t wait to get started and to play in front of our supporters.”

‎ Director of Football Hugo Viana said he was hugely excited to welcome Ait-Nouri to the club.

‎“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,” he began.

‎“He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also demonstrated his quality at the 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.”