In a significant transfer move, Wolves bid farewell to their second player of the summer as Rayan Ait-Nouri officially joined Manchester City. Speculation about his departure had been swirling for weeks, but it wasn’t until the past weekend that things truly started to pick up speed.
Having successfully completed his medical at Man City over the weekend, Ait-Nouri’s transfer was formally announced in the evening. The loss of a talented player like Ait-Nouri, following the earlier departure of Matheus Cunha, comes as a heavy blow to Wolves.
Ait-Nouri’s impact on the pitch was undeniable, leading all Premier League defenders in contributions in the 2024/25 season. His creativity will surely be missed by the team. It is evident that his presence will be missed both on and off the field, as his teammates, including close friends like Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Joao Gomes, reached out to him with messages of support following the news of his move.
His popularity among the Wolves players was evident by the outpouring of messages on social media. From heartfelt farewells to words of encouragement, Ait-Nouri’s departure generated a wave of emotions within the team.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, in particular, praised Ait-Nouri as the best left-back in the Premier League and expressed his gratitude for their time together. Bellegarde believes that Ait-Nouri has the potential to become one of the best in the world, and he now has the opportunity to further develop his skills under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
As Ait-Nouri embarks on this new chapter in his career, Wolves fans will fondly remember his contributions to the team over the past five years and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
