Rico Lewis signs new five-year City deal!

Rico Lewis has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City in a deal that keeps him at the Club until the summer of 2030.

The new contract will further establish the Bury-born Academy graduate’s deep bond with the Club.

Having joined City’s Academy as an eight-year-old, Lewis first progressed through City’s respective age groups before making his first team breakthrough in our Treble season of 2022/23.

Since then, the 20-year-old has gone on to establish himself as an invaluable member of Pep Guardiola’s senior squad.

Having initially made his mark as a right-back, more latterly Lewis has also hugely impressed in a variety of other positions, most notably as a hybrid midfield operator.

Rico has chalked up 97 senior appearances to date, weighing in with five goals.

Along the way he has helped City win seven senior trophies, a haul comprising of two Premier Leagues, the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup and Community Shield.

Commenting on his new contract, Lewis said he was immensely proud to have further committed his long-term future to City.

“Manchester City mean everything to me so to have been given the opportunity to sign this new contract is such a special moment both for me personally and my family,” Lewis said.

“I am still improving and developing as a player, and I know that the opportunity to carry on working with Pep, his coaching team and our amazing squad will only help me to keep getting better.

“I have spent so much of my life at this club. City means everything to me, so to be able to stay longer makes me incredibly happy.

“It’s an absolute honour and privilege to represent the Club every single day and to play in front of our fantastic fans who have always been so supportive of me.

“I will give everything to try and help us look to achieve more success both this season and beyond and with the world class squad we have, I very am excited about what the future holds for the Club.”

For his part, Director of Football Hugo Viana said he was equally thrilled to see Lewis commit his long-term future to City.

“Rico embodies everything we aspire to be at Manchester City, and we are delighted he has signed his new contract,” said Viana.

“He is hugely talented and already has acquired a wealth of experience. Despite only being 20, he is hungry to keep learning and improving. His attitude is first class and exactly what we look for in a young player.

“Having come through our Academy, Rico carries with him all the values that underpin Manchester City and he cares deeply about the Club.

“And we have no doubt at all he will play a very big part in our endeavour to help bring more success to the Club going forward.”

Everyone at Manchester City would like to congratulate Rico on his contract and wish him the best of luck for the future.

Source: yahoosports