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That could have been the case for Ronaldo, whose Al-Nassr contract expires at the end of June, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealing that discussions had taken place to try and secure the Portuguese superstar a move to a club that would be participating in the Club World Cup. Al-Nassr are not involved in the tournament this year.
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Man City sign Ait-Nouri from Wolves on five-year deal
MANCHESTER, England, June 9 (Reuters) - Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri has joined Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year deal ahead of this month's Club World Cup, City announced on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported City paid a fee of around 33.7 million pounds ($45.69 million) to sign the 24-year-old, who had one year left on his Wolves contract. Ait-Nouri initially joined Wolves on loan from Ligue 1 side Angers in 2020, before making the move permanent the following year. He leaves Wolves after five seasons, having made 157 appearances with 12 goals and 19 assists. Wolves are now without two of their key players from last season, after Brazil forward Matheus Cunha's transfer to Manchester United on June 1. City finished third in the 2024-25 Premier League season and only secured a Champions League berth on the final day of the campaign. Pep Guardiola's side are next in action at the Club World Cup in the United States. They face Wydad AC in their opening game on June 18, before taking on Al-Ain and Juventus in their other Group G fixtures. ($1 = 0.7376 pounds)
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Man City sign £31m Wolves defender Ait-Nouri
Manchester City have signed Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £ 24-year-old Algeria defender has signed a contract until 2030 and is available for the group stage of the Club World begin their campaign in the newly-expanded tournament against Moroccan club Wydad AC on 18 joined Wolves in a £14.9m deal from Angers in 2021, having spent the previous season on loan, and made 41 appearances in all competitions last term as the club avoided relegation, scoring five goals and adding seven is Wolves' second high-profile departure of the summer, with Manchester United having agreed to sign Brazil striker Matheus Cunha for £ have already agreed a £46.3m deal to sign AC Milan's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, adding to the £200m spent in the January transfer window. More to follow.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Man City ANNOUNCE £31m Rayan Ait-Nouri transfer with Pep Guardiola aiming to have new-look squad for Club World Cup
Wolves have now lost two of their best players NOU SIGNING Man City ANNOUNCE £31m Rayan Ait-Nouri transfer with Pep Guardiola aiming to have new-look squad for Club World Cup Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER CITY have announced the £31million signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves. The 24-year-old left-back joins on a five-year deal until 2030, after impressing at the Molineux this season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Manchester City have announced the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves City were eager for Ait-Nouri's move to be finalised before Tuesday's 7pm transfer deadline which will allow him to play in the Club World Cup in the USA this weekend. His deal is worth an initial £31million, rising to a potential £36.3million. SunSport understands that City also want AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and Lyon star Rayan Cherki on plane to the US later this week. Ait-Nouri initially joined Wolves on loan from French side Angers in 2020, before signing permanently in 2021. READ MORE MAN CITY NEWS GREAL GOOD CHANCE Newcastle ready to rescue £300k-a-week Jack Grealish from Man City hell The 17-capped Algeria international has scored 12 goals and registered 19 assists in 157 appearances for the Old Gold. Angers will be due around £9.7m after they negotiated a 50 per cent sell-on clause. Ait-Nouri was so important to Wolves this season, starting 37 of their 38 Premier League matches, while scoring four goals and providing seven assists. Three days after celebrating his 24th birthday, Ait-Nouri said: 'I am incredibly happy and honoured to have joined Manchester City. 3 Rayan Cherki is set to join City this week CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the chance to play for the club is a dream come true. 'I am also so excited about working with and learning from Pep and his coaching team and getting to train and play alongside such a world class group of players. Sports DESK EP15_9_16 _V4 "Joining City is also a very proud moment for my family too. Now I can't wait to get started and to play in front of our supporters.' City Director of Football Hugo Viana added: 'Rayan is a player that as a club we have been following closely for quite some time and we are delighted he has joined us. 'He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also demonstrated his quality at international level with Algeria. 'We feel sure that he will be an excellent addition to our squad and that working alongside Pep and his coaching staff will help develop his game even further." Wolves have now lost two of their best players to Manchester clubs, after striker Matheus Cunha joined Man Utd for £62.5million last week. Old Trafford chiefs actually looked into a move for Ait-Nouri during the last two windows, before signing Patrick Dorgu in January.
