Manchester City Agree €40m Deal to Sign Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves

Manchester City have finalized an agreement to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri for a fee of approximately £33.7 million (€40 million), inclusive of bonuses and potential add-ons.

The 23-year-old Algerian international is expected to undergo a medical examination on Saturday, ahead of joining City's squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.  

Aït-Nouri, who joined Wolves from Angers in 2020, has been a consistent performer in the Premier League, recording five goals and seven assists in 41 appearances last season. His versatility and attacking prowess from the left flank have attracted attention from several top clubs, but he has opted to commit to Manchester City's project. 

This acquisition marks City's second major signing of the summer transfer window, following the £46.2 million deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Both players are anticipated to be part of the squad traveling to the U.S. for the Club World Cup, with City's first match scheduled against Wydad Casablanca on June 18.  

The addition of Aït-Nouri addresses City's need for a specialist left-back, a position that has seen makeshift solutions in recent seasons. His arrival is part of a broader strategy to revamp the squad after a trophyless campaign, as emphasized by Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's commitment to a more aggressive transfer approach this window.