Rico Lewis, Champion League Star, Reportedly Commits to New Six-Year Contract with Manchester City
According to reports, Rico Lewis has signed a new six-year contract with Manchester City, securing his long-term future there.
Lewis made his club debut in the Premier League against Bournemouth last August and went on to play for Man City in all four competitions that season.
Pep Guardiola has gushed over Lewis’s capacity to tactically adjust to the way he likes his full-backs to play.
Before Joao Cancelo went on loan to Bayern Munich, Lewis was frequently favored by the Portugal international due to his ability to sneak inside and attack successfully.
However, Kyle Walker was preferred because to his expertise and experience on defense in City’s crucial games on their path to the Champions League final.
In a hybrid formation, John Stones also played a significant role in that position and occasionally shifted into center midfield.
Lewis, however, might have the chance to play more games this season if Walker were to indeed be on Bayern’s radar this summer.
According to The Daily Mail, a new contract has been reached that will enhance Lewis’s pay by five times and guarantee his future with the team through at least 2028.
Additionally, City has the option to extend his deal for another year, which would occur when the full-back is in his mid-20s.
Lewis, who is only 18 years old, played for the team in 23 games last season and was awarded champions medals for the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League during City’s historic treble-winning season.
Lewis made headlines of his own last season when he scored in a Champions League group-stage victory over Sevilla.
He became the youngest player to ever score on his Champions League debut and the youngest player to ever score for Man City with that goal.
According to the article, Nathan Ake is also on the verge of pledging his long-term future to the team.
Despite suffering an injury late in the season, Ake was a key member of Guardiola’s team for City last season, appearing 41 times in all competitions.
The Dutchman missed both legs of the semifinal matchup with Real Madrid due to an injury, but he was available for the final matchup with Inter Milan.
Ake played the full 90 minutes in Istanbul, displaying his versatility by switching between playing as a left center-back and a left back.
On Wednesday during their friendly match against Bayern Munich, the 28-year-old was substituted early, but it is thought that this was merely a preventative measure.
Rico Lewis, Champion League Star, Reportedly Commits to New Six-Year Contract with Manchester City
According to reports, Rico Lewis has signed a new six-year contract with Manchester City, securing his long-term future there.
Lewis made his club debut in the Premier League against Bournemouth last August and went on to play for Man City in all four competitions that season.
Pep Guardiola has gushed over Lewis’s capacity to tactically adjust to the way he likes his full-backs to play.
Before Joao Cancelo went on loan to Bayern Munich, Lewis was frequently favored by the Portugal international due to his ability to sneak inside and attack successfully.
However, Kyle Walker was preferred because to his expertise and experience on defense in City’s crucial games on their path to the Champions League final.
In a hybrid formation, John Stones also played a significant role in that position and occasionally shifted into center midfield.
Lewis, however, might have the chance to play more games this season if Walker were to indeed be on Bayern’s radar this summer.
According to The Daily Mail, a new contract has been reached that will enhance Lewis’s pay by five times and guarantee his future with the team through at least 2028.
Additionally, City has the option to extend his deal for another year, which would occur when the full-back is in his mid-20s.
Lewis, who is only 18 years old, played for the team in 23 games last season and was awarded champions medals for the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League during City’s historic treble-winning season.
Lewis made headlines of his own last season when he scored in a Champions League group-stage victory over Sevilla.
He became the youngest player to ever score on his Champions League debut and the youngest player to ever score for Man City with that goal.
According to the article, Nathan Ake is also on the verge of pledging his long-term future to the team.
Despite suffering an injury late in the season, Ake was a key member of Guardiola’s team for City last season, appearing 41 times in all competitions.
The Dutchman missed both legs of the semifinal matchup with Real Madrid due to an injury, but he was available for the final matchup with Inter Milan.
Ake played the full 90 minutes in Istanbul, displaying his versatility by switching between playing as a left center-back and a left back.
On Wednesday during their friendly match against Bayern Munich, the 28-year-old was substituted early, but it is thought that this was merely a preventative measure.
