Manchester City has secured the signing of Algerian left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract. The deal is reported to be worth £31 million initially, with add-ons bringing the total to approximately £36.3 million .Aït-Nouri, 24, has been a standout performer for Wolves, starting 37 of their 38 Premier League matches last season and contributing four goals and seven assists. His consistent performances earned him a spot in the Algeria national team, where he has earned 17 caps since switching his international allegiance from France in 2023 .The timing of the transfer ensures Aït-Nouri’s eligibility for the upcoming Club World Cup in the U.S., starting with a match against Wydad AC on June 18 . His arrival addresses City’s need for a natural left-back, a position that had been covered by central defenders like Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Aké in recent seasons .Aït-Nouri’s move marks Manchester City’s first signing of a left-back in six years, highlighting the club’s intent to strengthen their squad ahead of the international tournament .Manchester City has secured the signing of Algerian left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract. The deal is reported to be worth £31 million initially, with add-ons bringing the total to approximately £36.3 million .Aït-Nouri, 24, has been a standout performer for Wolves, starting 37 of their 38 Premier League matches last season and contributing four goals and seven assists. His consistent performances earned him a spot in the Algeria national team, where he has earned 17 caps since switching his international allegiance from France in 2023 .The timing of the transfer ensures Aït-Nouri’s eligibility for the upcoming Club World Cup in the U.S., starting with a match against Wydad AC on June 18 . His arrival addresses City’s need for a natural left-back, a position that had been covered by central defenders like Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Aké in recent seasons .Aït-Nouri’s move marks Manchester City’s first signing of a left-back in six years, highlighting the club’s intent to strengthen their squad ahead of the international tournament .
