Man City star gifted £135k luxury item immediately after arriving for international duty
Abdukodir Khusanov was welcomed home in style as he received a £135,000 Mercedes upon returning to Uzbekistan for international duty. The Manchester City defender made history earlier this year by becoming the first Uzbek player to sign for a Premier League club, following his £33million move to the Eithad Stadium from Lens. Khusanov has now featured eight times for Manchester CityGetty Khusanov wrote his name into the record books again when he made his debut against Chelsea in January, making him the first ever player from his nation to play in the English top-flight. And it’s fair to say the 21-year-old is making everyone back home proud, with the star receiving a luxurious reward for his exploits. Footage online has shown Khusanov being presented with a sleek Mercedes-Benz G-Class car, having recently returned to Uzbekistan for the international break. In a video shared on X, the centre-back is embraced by several men, before being handed the keys for the luxury black SUV. Khusanov is unable to hide his joy as he smiles whilst being applauded by those around him, before getting into his new £135,000 car to test it out. The Uzbek international appears visibly stunned by the generous gift, covering his face with his hand in disbelief whilst grinning. He is later shown driving away in the flashy Mercedes, with members of his entourage excitedly filming the big moment. According to Uzbek journalist Jalol Akhmedov, Khusanov was gifted the £135,000 car by Kazakh football official Ulugbek Asonboev, in a show of recognition from the neighbouring country. And the Citizens star will certainly be hoping to repay the gesture with some strong performances over the next week. Khusanov and Uzbekistan are continuing their bid to reach a first ever World Cup finals in their upcoming AFC third-round qualifiers for the 2026 edition of the competition. Credit: X: @JalolAkhmedovKhusanov’s luxurious Mercedes-Benz G-Class was showcased on social media[/caption] Credit: X: @JalolAkhmedovThe Man City star was unable to hide his excitement at the generous gift[/caption] Credit: X: @JalolAkhmedovHe was captured trying out the sleek black SUV[/caption] The Central Asian country face off against Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, followed by a clash with group leaders Iran the following Tuesday. Ubzekistan currently sit second on 13 points in Group A of their AFC third-round qualifying group, three points behind Iran, with the top two teams advancing directly to the 2026 World Cup. Khusanov has played a key role in his national team’s contention for a place in the FIFA showpiece event. Since making his international debut as a 19-year-old in 2023, the defender has won 18 caps for his country. Prior to joining Man City in January, Khusanov impressed in Ligue 1 with Lens, making 31 appearances for the club in 18 months in France.
Abdukodir Khusanov was welcomed home in style as he received a £135,000 Mercedes upon returning to Uzbekistan for international duty.
The Manchester City defender made history earlier this year by becoming the first Uzbek player to sign for a Premier League club, following his £33million move to the Eithad Stadium from Lens.
Khusanov wrote his name into the record books again when he made his debut against Chelsea in January, making him the first ever player from his nation to play in the English top-flight.
And it’s fair to say the 21-year-old is making everyone back home proud, with the star receiving a luxurious reward for his exploits.
Footage online has shown Khusanov being presented with a sleek Mercedes-Benz G-Class car, having recently returned to Uzbekistan for the international break.
In a video shared on X, the centre-back is embraced by several men, before being handed the keys for the luxury black SUV.
Khusanov is unable to hide his joy as he smiles whilst being applauded by those around him, before getting into his new £135,000 car to test it out.
The Uzbek international appears visibly stunned by the generous gift, covering his face with his hand in disbelief whilst grinning.
He is later shown driving away in the flashy Mercedes, with members of his entourage excitedly filming the big moment.
According to Uzbek journalist Jalol Akhmedov, Khusanov was gifted the £135,000 car by Kazakh football official Ulugbek Asonboev, in a show of recognition from the neighbouring country.
And the Citizens star will certainly be hoping to repay the gesture with some strong performances over the next week.
Khusanov and Uzbekistan are continuing their bid to reach a first ever World Cup finals in their upcoming AFC third-round qualifiers for the 2026 edition of the competition.
The Central Asian country face off against Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, followed by a clash with group leaders Iran the following Tuesday.
Ubzekistan currently sit second on 13 points in Group A of their AFC third-round qualifying group, three points behind Iran, with the top two teams advancing directly to the 2026 World Cup.
Khusanov has played a key role in his national team’s contention for a place in the FIFA showpiece event.
Since making his international debut as a 19-year-old in 2023, the defender has won 18 caps for his country.
Prior to joining Man City in January, Khusanov impressed in Ligue 1 with Lens, making 31 appearances for the club in 18 months in France.
