MusaManchester City Fans React to Rayan Ait-Nouri’s Impressive Debut
Rayan Ait-Nouri made his first appearance for Manchester City since leaving Wolves, playing the full 90 minutes in their dominant 6-0 Club World Cup victory over Al-Ain. The Algerian left-back quickly won over Pep Guardiola, who praised his performance—a development that may only add to Wolves fans’ frustration over his transfer fee.
City Fans Rave About Ait-Nouri’s First Outing
The 24-year-old, who completed his move to the Etihad just two weeks ago, has already made a strong impression. Supporters took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their excitement about his display.
One fan declared, “We need to sign more players like Rayan,” while another included him in their ideal backline alongside ex-Wolves teammate Matheus Nunes:
“Nunes – Dias – Gvardiol – Ait-Nouri. That should be our defense. They play out from the back with so much confidence and energy.”
Others were effusive in their praise, with one simply stating, “Rayan Ait-Nouri is pure joy to watch.” However, some noted a familiar critique—his defensive contributions.
“He’s brilliant going forward but needs work defensively. Pep should consider converting him to an out-and-out winger.”
This observation aligns with feedback from Wolves supporters, who had previously questioned his defensive stability. Yet, his versatility was a major talking point, with one fan marveling:
“Tears in my eyes—we’ve got a winger, wide midfielder, and left-back all in one player.”
Another added, “Ait-Nouri has everything. He’s that guy.”
Some City fans even went as far as calling him the “best left-back in the world”, while another labeled his performance “unbelievable.”
“He was one of the best players on the pitch from start to finish. Played like he had a point to prove—and he proved it. He belongs here.”
Given the excitement surrounding his debut, some supporters joked that City should send additional funds to Wolves:
“We need to wire an extra £100m to Wolves as an apology.”
Wolves Fans Left Fuming Over Bargain Transfer Fee
While Ait-Nouri has spoken fondly of his time at Wolves since leaving, supporters remain aggrieved by his £36m price tag—a figure many believe undervalued the Algerian.
For City, it was a steal, but for Wolves, it represented both a financial and on-field loss. However, with just one year left on his contract, the fee was perhaps inevitable.
Now, City fans are celebrating their new star, while Wolves supporters can only watch from afar—hoping their club can find a suitable replacement.
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Kwaghterna Garshagu