Defender for Manchester City Signs Contract Extension [SEE DETAILS]
Rico Lewis, a defender for Manchester City, has officially announced that he has extended his contract, keeping him with the team for a very long time.
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the treble champions announced the announcement on their official website. Rico Lewis joined City’s Academy when he was eight years old and has since developed into an important player for Pep Guardiola‘s first team.
The 18-year-old made the decision to dedicate his future to the residents of the city because he was thrilled that the club showed faith in him.
The youngstar made his statement after signing a new contract
“It’s been an unbelievable year for me and now to sign this contract is a dream come true. 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.”
Lewis made 23 appearances and his significant impact was a key factor in helping Manchester City win the treble last season.
