Manchester City have confirmed their first summer arrival after completing the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves.
The 24-year-old left-back has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium meaning he will remain at the Club until the summer of 2030.
An Algeria international, Ait-Nouri has established a reputation as one of the most exciting full-backs in the Premier League over the past five years with his productivity in the final third and ability to thwart opposition attacks.
He’s particularly flourished when going forward, and last term he grabbed four goals and seven assists in the top-flight, which proved crucial in Wolves’ cementing their Premier League status.
After progressing through the youth systems of AS Val de Fontenay, ASF LE Perreux 94 and Paris FC, the 24-year-old joined Angers’ academy in the summer of 2016 before signing his first professional contract with the western French side two years later.
He then made his debut against Paris Saint Germain in August 2018 before totalling 23 appearances for Angers ahead of a loan move to Wolves in October 2020.
Featuring 24 times during his temporary spell at Molineux in 2020/21, his impressive stay was made permanent at the start of the following campaign, and he went on to make a further 133 appearances – proving himself as one of Wolves' most influential players.
On his switch to City, Ait-Nouri said: "I am incredibly happy and honoured to have joined Manchester City."
"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. 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."
Director of Football Hugo Viana said he was hugely excited to welcome Ait-Nouri to the club.
"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 began.
"He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also demonstrated his quality at international level with Algeria."
Everyone at Manchester City is pleased to welcome Rayan to the Club and we wish him all the very best during his time here.
Ait-Nouri spent five years at Wolves after initially joining the club on loan from French side Angers in 2020.
The deal was made permanent the following year and he went on to play 157 matches for the Midlands club.