WARNING: Unexpected departure at Pep Guardiola's Manchester City

Pep Guardiola, to everyone's surprise at the Etihad Stadium, has opened the exit doors to this Manchester City player

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach since 2016.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach since 2016.

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Khusanov landed at Manchester City during the winter transfer window with the label as a promising player from Uzbek football and an investment of 40 million euros that spoke for itself. However, despite the expectations generated, Pep Guardiola believes the young center-back needs more regular playing time to adapt to the high competitive level of European football. Therefore, the Catalan coach has approved a possible loan move in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Khusanov, on the way out

The 21-year-old defender has not had many opportunities since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, partly due to the strong competition in City's defensive line. Despite training under one of the most demanding and prestigious coaches in the world, time on the bench is not favoring his immediate development. The club considers that a temporary exit could be key for Khusanov to gain the rhythm and experience necessary before competing again for a place in the 'Citizens' squad.

Several teams, both from the Premier League and other European leagues, have already shown interest in taking the center-back on loan. The player's physical and technical profile fits into different contexts and styles of play, and his potential is viewed favorably by several coaches looking for a central defender with projection and personality. The final decision will depend on both the player himself and Manchester City's coaching staff.

Khusanov, who made the leap to Europe as one of the most promising names from his country, still has room to evolve. His immediate future seems to lie in a destination where he can have a prominent role from the first minute, a condition that is essential to fulfill the plan that Guardiola and the club have outlined for him.

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