Manchester City has kicked off its summer rebuild with a bang, securing Algerian left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for £31 million! The 24-year-old’s five-year deal comes just in time for the FIFA Club World Cup in the US, where City aims to reclaim its trophy-winning mojo after a rare silverware-free season. 💥
Ait-Nouri isn’t the only new face heading to the Etihad. AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and Lyon’s Rayan Cherki are reportedly next on Pep Guardiola’s shopping list. With over £172 million spent in January on fresh talent, City’s squad overhaul is giving fans major *"new season, new me"* vibes. 💸✨
"Playing for City is a dream," Ait-Nouri gushed, already hyped to train under Guardiola. The Algerian fills a critical gap at left-back—a position that’s been a puzzle since Benjamin Mendy’s exit in 2020. Can he help City dominate Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus in their Club World Cup group? The action starts June 14! 🔥
With Cherki’s €40 million move from Lyon nearly finalized, City’s roster is looking stacked. Will this revamped squad bring home the global glory? Stay tuned. 🏆
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Man City add Ait-Nouri to squad rebuild in time for Club World Cup
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