Manchester Metropolis have accomplished the signing of Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri forward of their participation within the upcoming Membership World Cup.
Ait-Nouri, who has signed a five-year contract with Pep Guardiola’s aspect, arrives on the Etihad Stadium for a reported £31million switch payment.
Metropolis start their marketing campaign within the newly-expanded event in opposition to Moroccan membership Wydad AC on 18 June, with different group fixtures in opposition to Al Ain and Juventus to observe.
Ait-Nouri was a pivotal determine in Vitor Pereira’s resurgence at Wolves within the Premier League final season, with the membership ending sixteenth regardless of failing to win any of their first 10 league video games of the marketing campaign.
The Algeria worldwide registered 11 purpose involvements (4 objectives, seven assists) within the high flight in 2024-25, greater than some other defender within the division.
Ait-Nouri’s Wolves profession finishes with 157 appearances throughout all competitions since his transfer from Angers again in 2021, notching 9 objectives and 15 assists.
Metropolis have additionally reportedly agreed a £46.3m deal to signal AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders, including to the £200m spent within the January switch window.
“Metropolis are one of many largest golf equipment on this planet and the possibility to play for the membership is a dream come true,” Ait-Nouri informed Man Metropolis’s official web site.
“I’m enthusiastic about working with and studying from Pep Guardiola and his teaching group and getting to coach and play alongside such a world class group of gamers.”
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— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) June 9, 2025