Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis has committed his long-term future to the club, penning a new five-year deal that keeps him at the Etihad until the summer of 2028.
Following last year’s breakthrough campaign at the Etihad, Rico Lewis has been rewarded with a fresh five-year deal with Manchester City.
The defender joined the club’s academy as an eight-year-old, and won the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in his first season in senior football last term.
Lewis made 23 appearances under Pep Guardiola in City’s record breaking campaign, and even scored against Sevilla in the Champions League.
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Speaking to Manchester City’s website upon signing the deal, the 18-year-old expressed his delight at extending his stay with his boyhood club.
“It’s been an unbelievable year for me and now to sign this contract is a dream come true,” he said.
“As a City fan I can remember watching us winning trophies when I was young and it’s the only place I’ve wanted to be.
“To know I’m going to be here until 2028 is fantastic and I can’t wait to keep working and keep improving.
“Everyone at the Club has been so amazing, starting with the Academy where I learnt so much and I am hugely grateful for everything they did.
“The fans have been brilliant too and I’ll give everything for them and the Club to try to keep us being successful.”
City’s Director of Football Txiki Begiristain was full of praise for the Bury-born defender after extending his terms at the Etihad.
“Rico is a really intelligent footballer and is already a mature and reliable member of the squad.
“He absorbs every single piece of information Pep gives him, which for a player of his age is special.
“We are very proud to have watched his journey through the Academy and to see him playing with such confidence in the first team.
“His energy and hunger around the squad is contagious and we believe he can help to bring more success in the coming years.”
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