Rayan Aït-Nouri is edging closer to a move to Manchester City, with the Algerian international having reached a personal agreement with the reigning Premier League champions.
According to transfer insider Exi Stant, the 22-year-old left-back has settled the key terms of his proposed deal with City.
Discussions are now focused on final details, including salary structure and agent commissions, as the transfer nears its final stages.
An official announcement is expected following the conclusion of the Club World Cup group stage.
Currently under contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers until 2026, Aït-Nouri has long attracted attention from Europe’s elite.
His performances for Wolves in the Premier League, marked by agility, composure on the ball, and attacking flair, have made him a standout target.
Manchester City, in particular, have intensified their interest in recent months, especially in light of Josko Gvardiol’s shift into a central defensive role.
Prominent transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Aït-Nouri has become a top priority for Pep Guardiola, who is believed to be a strong admirer of the Algerian’s technical attributes and tactical versatility.
The City manager views him as an ideal fit for the club’s high-intensity, possession-based system.
Aït-Nouri joined Wolves from French side Angers in 2021 for a fee in the region of €11 million.
Should the move to City materialise, the Midlands club is expected to earn over four times that amount, marking a significant return on their investment.
Rayan Aït-Nouri to Manchester City; LET’S LAUNCH!
Personal terms have been agreed with the Wolves full-back. @ManCity are set to complete the deal in the coming weeks.
The signing will be announced by the higher ups soon, most likely AFTER the Club World Cup group stages.
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— Exi Stant (@existantmcfc) June 1, 2025
While Liverpool had also shown serious interest in the defender, City’s swift and decisive approach has seemingly put them in pole position.
The Merseyside club now appear to have fallen behind in the race, with Guardiola’s side moving quickly to secure their man.
Aït-Nouri, who has been capped by Algeria at senior level, is now poised to take the next step in his career.
A transfer to the Etihad Stadium would not only cement his status among the game’s most promising full-backs but also offer him the opportunity to compete regularly in the Champions League and for domestic titles.
As anticipation builds, all signs point to an imminent deal that could see the young defender join one of the most dominant teams in modern football.
