Manchester City signed 20-year-old Uzbekistan-based centre back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.5 million).

Manchester City has made its first move of what could be a busy January transfer window for the English champion by signing 20-year-old center back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.

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Manchester City has signed Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Manchester City have finally confirmed their first signing of the January transfer window late yesterday. Centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has joined Pep Guardiola’s side from Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The signing was officially confirmed on mancity.com.

Manchester City are interested in Italy international left-back Andrea Cambiaso as Pep Guardiola plans for a youthful revamp of his defence. The Premier League champions are not yet close to a deal for the Juventus player but he is a third defensive target for City.

The 20-year-old has become Pep Guardiola's first signing of the January transfer window as the Premier League champions aim to bolster their defence

Manchester City signed a second defender in two days, this time 19-year-old Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for 35 million euros ($36 million) on Tuesday. “I’m excited to join Manchester City," Reis said. The four-time defending Premier League champion has been unusually busy in the January transfer window following an alarming run of form leading up to Christmas.

Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens for a reported fee of €40 million plus add-ons, highlighting the club's willingness to invest in young talent.

Brazilian teenager Vitor Reis joins Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov in signing for the club as Pep Guardiola retools his squad

As Manchester City complete the signing of defender Vitor Reis, Oliver Hopkins of Opta Analyst looks at why Pep Guardiola has recruited the talented 19-year-old.

Standing 6ft 1in tall, Khusanov is a powerful, aggressive and lightning quick centre-back, who clocked a remarkable top speed of 37km/h (22.9mph) earlier this season - legendary Olympic champion Usain Bolt averaged 37.58km/h when he set the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds in 2009.