Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov received a lavish new Mercedes and a hero's welcome on his return to Uzbekistan.
The 21-year-old returned to his homeland ahead of their crunch matches during the international break.
Khusanov arrived in the capital city Tashkent, before visiting his family and his former coach Ulugbek Asonboev.
On his arrival, Khusanov was presented with the keys to a new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which is valued at £135,000.
He received the gift from Asonboev, who had been the first coach of Khusanov's career in Uzbekistan.
The defender, who appeared emotional after receiving the gift, then took the wheel of his new car.
The gift follows Khusanov becoming the first player from Uzbekistan to sign for a Premier League club.
Khusanov completed a £34million move from French side Lens to join Man City in the January transfer window.
The defender has already made eight appearances for the reigning Premier League champions.
He also scored his first goal for the club in Man City's 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Leyton Orient.
The defender had begun his career at Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan before joining Energetik-BGU in Belarus.
His rise continued with a move to Ligue 1 side Lens and then Man City.
Khusanov will be crucial for Uzbekistan's hopes of attempting to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
Uzbekistan currently lies second in their six-nation qualification group, which would automatically earn a berth at next summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
With four rounds remaining in the third round of Asian qualifying, Uzbekistaholdsld a three-point lead over third-placed United Arab Emirates.
Uzbekistan face Kyrgyzstan in their latest World Cup qualifier on Thursday, before meeting group leaders Iran on March 25.
The 21-year-old returned to his homeland ahead of their crunch matches during the international break.
Khusanov arrived in the capital city Tashkent, before visiting his family and his former coach Ulugbek Asonboev.
On his arrival, Khusanov was presented with the keys to a new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which is valued at £135,000.
He received the gift from Asonboev, who had been the first coach of Khusanov's career in Uzbekistan.
The defender, who appeared emotional after receiving the gift, then took the wheel of his new car.
The gift follows Khusanov becoming the first player from Uzbekistan to sign for a Premier League club.
Khusanov completed a £34million move from French side Lens to join Man City in the January transfer window.
The defender has already made eight appearances for the reigning Premier League champions.
He also scored his first goal for the club in Man City's 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Leyton Orient.
The defender had begun his career at Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan before joining Energetik-BGU in Belarus.
His rise continued with a move to Ligue 1 side Lens and then Man City.
Khusanov will be crucial for Uzbekistan's hopes of attempting to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
Uzbekistan currently lies second in their six-nation qualification group, which would automatically earn a berth at next summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
With four rounds remaining in the third round of Asian qualifying, Uzbekistaholdsld a three-point lead over third-placed United Arab Emirates.
Uzbekistan face Kyrgyzstan in their latest World Cup qualifier on Thursday, before meeting group leaders Iran on March 25.
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