Manchester City finalizes Wolves left-back Nuri to strengthen the shortcomings of the defense

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According to The Athletic ace reporter Ornstein, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Wolves on the transfer of left-back Nouri. Algerian international Nouri, 23, has become Manchester City's top target for strengthening the left-back position. He will join with a transfer fee of just under €40 million (about £33 million). The two sides have signed a five-year contract, and the contract also includes an option to extend it for one year.

Nuri played for Wolves for five seasons, making 157 appearances. She was originally joined from Ligue 1 on loan in 2020 and officially transferred the following year. Her original contract expires next summer. Last season, Manchester City's left-back position was short of people, with central defenders Gvadior and Ake both made guest appearances, and 20-year-old youth training midfielder O'Reilly also made guest appearances at the end of the season. Nuri mainly served as the left wingback in Wolves' five-back system last season. He contributed 12 goals (total goals and assists) in all competitions in 2024-25. He completed 63 passes in the league, only 4 less than Eze of Crystal Palace, showing excellent offensive and breakthrough ability.

This transfer is of great significance to Manchester City and is expected to solve the problem of employing the left-back position and improve the team's overall strength. Next, fans will look forward to Nouri's performance at Manchester City to see if he can continue his outstanding form in the new environment and bring more victories to the team.