00:00Karim, welcome to Manchester City. How does it feel to be one of our players now?
00:06I came to this club when I was 19 years old.
00:09This is one of the best clubs in the world.
00:12I came here to play for Trafford.
00:15What was it that convinced you that this was the right move for you at this time?
00:22I came here to be one of the best coaches in the world.
00:29Can you tell us about your career journey so far?
00:34I started playing football when I was a kid.
00:38I went to Notre-Dame Academy.
00:41I started playing professional football in Belarus.
00:45I was 18 years old.
00:47I came to Manchester City from France.
00:52Why did you choose the shirt number 45?
00:55Is that a shirt you've worn before and is there a special reason for it?
01:00I started playing professional football in Belarus when I was 45 years old.
01:06Your progress has been rapid.
01:08There are reports that many teams have been interested in you.
01:11Why did you choose City out of all the teams that have been watching you?
01:16I think I'm the best player, the best coach and the best champion.
01:22Have you had a chance to watch many City games over the last year or before?
01:28What do you think of the way we play football?
01:32I watch all the City games.
01:34I watch them when I'm older.
01:36They're difficult to watch.
01:39I watch everything.
01:41How important was the opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola,
01:45a big part of your decision to come to City?
01:49I'm the best player in the world.
01:53I came here to play for the best team.
01:56New country, new league.
01:58How excited are you about all these new challenges in your life?
02:02Because you're only 20. You're very young.
02:05I'm very excited.
02:07I'm looking forward to it.
02:10You'll be the first Uzbek player to play in the Premier League ever.
02:14This must be a very proud moment for you, your family.
02:18What's the reaction been back home?
02:21This is not just for me.
02:24It's for all Uzbekistan.
02:26The first Uzbek in England.
02:28I'm very happy.
02:30The Uzbek Cup is here.
02:33Uzbekistan have never played in the World Cup.
02:36You have the possibility of qualifying for the 2026.
02:41Can you tell us a bit about the football in your country
02:44and how it's growing?
02:58Your father was a professional footballer as well.
03:02How big of an influence has he been on your career?
03:25Finally, what are your personal goals
03:28for both this season and beyond as a City player?
03:40Thank you, Kariye.
03:41Good luck with your career at Manchester City.
03:44Thank you very much.
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