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Rayan Ait-Nouri is available to play for Manchester City in the upcoming Club World Cup Manchester City have signed Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £31m. The 24-year-old Algeria defender has signed a contract until 2030 and is available for the group stage of the Club World Cup. City begin their campaign in the newly expanded tournament against Moroccan club Wydad AC on 18 June. Algeria international Ait-Nouri joined Wolves in a £14. 9m deal from Angers in 2021, having spent the previous season on loan at Molineux, and made 41 appearances in all competitions last term as the club avoided relegation, scoring five goals and adding seven assists. He is Wolves' second high-profile departure of the summer, with Manchester United having agreed to sign Brazil striker Matheus Cunha for £62. 5m. City 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. Ait-Nouri said: "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 excited about working with and learning from Pep Guardiola and his coaching team and getting to train and play alongside such a world class group of players. " City are also in talks to sign English goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea. The 33-year-old has been third choice at Stamford Bridge for the past four seasons and City will aim to complete a deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline. Earlier, City announced veteran goalkeeper Scott Carson will leave the club when his contract expires this summer. 'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki Two games, 11 trophies - Carson leaves Man City Where next for Grealish if he leaves Man City as expected? Former Wolves coach Edu Rubio, who worked with Ait-Nouri during the 2022-23 season His technical competency, his ability and skill in tight areas - keeping the ball close to his feet - give him the opportunity to fit perfectly into Guardiola's possession-based play. He can also dribble with speed, to get the team up the pitch driving with the ball, which is probably what Manchester City need right now - players who can break lines. Defensively he has improved his game since his arrival to the Premier League and his one-v-one defending is of a very good standard. He can cope physically and is a very versatile player who can operate in any position down the flank, or by playing as an inverted full-back. He needs to improve his decision-making on the ball - he can take one touch too many at times and slow the ball speed down in a possession game that Guardiola loves. He also needs to work on his end product in attack. At a club like City he will need to get his assist ratio higher, but it is something he can definitely do. Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views Get Manchester City news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Belgium 3-1 Wales - can Wales find way back in second half? Spurs open talks with Brentford over head coach Frank GB's Kartal wins as women return to Queen's Hugh Bonneville stars in returning drama, The Gold Armando Iannucci and Stewart Lee on 'weird Turkish barber shops' What led to the world’s biggest-ever private equity failure? An emergency planner's essential items on a desert island What's going on with falling WSL attendances? 'This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity' Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay The Queen's champion who reigned for half a century Clement 'had bad feeling after League Cup final' What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle Why 'the game is about glory' has a hollow ring at Spurs The cracks at Spurs that Europa League glory could not hide Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player. Video Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player Where next for Grealish if he leaves Man City as expected? How the Glazer family cost Manchester United £1. 2bn What will Trump travel ban mean for sport? Meet the players who will defend England's European title 'There's a UFC belt at end of tunnel', Harrison tells abuse victims Delap done - which other strikers will be wanted this summer? 75 years of F1 in pictures Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.