Manchester City Extends Rico Lewis Contract Until 2030

Manchester City has secured the long-term future of full-back Rico Lewis by signing him to a new contract that extends his stay until the summer of 2030, with an option to extend to 2031. The 20-year-old academy graduate, who has made nearly 100 appearances and won multiple major trophies with the club, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League, has been a versatile and key squad player under Pep Guardiola. Despite transfer interest from Nottingham Forest and some internal doubts about his long-term fit at right-back, Lewis' development and adaptability—capable of playing both in defense and midfield—have convinced City to commit to him. Lewis expressed his happiness and pride in continuing at the club where he has spent most of his life and emphasized his desire to keep improving and contributing to the team's success. The contract extension comes amid ongoing squad management challenges for Guardiola, particularly in the right-back position. This deal represents a significant vote of confidence in Lewis' potential and importance to Manchester City's future plans.