‘He can’t remain in a situation where his talent is wasted’ – Rayan Ait-Nouri’s entourage pushing for Manchester City exit

Rayan Ait-Nouri, the 25-year-old Algerian international, is seeking a transfer away from Manchester City, according to his entourage speaking to L'Équipe. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers full-back has struggled to find regular playing time this season, featuring in just four games across all competitions and managing only 168 minutes of action.

Ait-Nouri joined Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers at the start of the summer of 2025. Currently, he is behind Josko Gvardiol and Nico O’Reilly in Enzo Maresca’s preferred lineup. Rumors of a summer move had previously circulated, with Manchester United expressing interest in the full-back via a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent. However, Manchester City was unwilling to part with the player to their direct rivals.

Juventus has also shown an interest in Ait-Nouri after his successful time at SCO Angers. Expectations are for an exit to occur in January, with Ait-Nouri’s entourage telling L'Équipe that he still possesses significant value on the English market, attracting interest from several Premier League clubs and others. His agent emphasized, "He can’t remain in a situation where his talent is wasted," highlighting the need to find the most advantageous solution for the player within Manchester City.