Man City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri given condition for national team call up

Jun 30, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri (21) dribbles during a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Manchester City left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri reportedly faces a “non-negotiable” demand to publicly apologise to Algeria’s coaching staff and supporters before he can return to the national team.

The 25-year-old was sent home after reportedly refusing to come on during Algeria’s clash with Zambia after initially being left on the bench. His actions angered manager Brahim Hemdani and members of the squad.

Aït-Nouri’s situation comes at a difficult time, with the defender also struggling for regular minutes at Manchester City this season.