February 01, (THEWILL) – Manchester City has announced that full-back Joao Cancelo has signed a new contract with the club that will keep him at the club until 2027.
His previous contract was supposed to end in 2025, but City wanted to reward the Portugal international for his incredible success, which has seen him emerge as one of the best players in the Premier League.
Cancelo, a right-back by trade, has starred on both sides of City’s defence this season, scoring three goals and assisting on eight occasions.
“Manchester City is a fantastic club, so I am incredibly happy to have signed this new agreement,” he said after signing his contract.
“City players have everything they need to reach their full potential, with amazing facilities, world-class teammates and an incredible manager who pushes us every single day. There is nowhere better to play football and it’s a pleasure to work here.
“I have so much I want to achieve before my career ends, and Manchester City offers me the best chance of fulfilling my ambitions. This new contract means I now have complete focus on improving my game and winning more trophies with this team.”
Txiki Begiristain, City’s Director of Football also shared positive notions about keeping Cancelo at the Etihad for the future: “Joao is the ultimate professional. He absolutely loves football and applies himself every single day in a bid to become better.
“He sets really high standards, and any young player should observe the way Joao applies himself if they want a blueprint for success.
“Not only does he have incredible talent, he also displays perfect dedication to this sport. That’s why he can play so many games at such a high level. His consistency during the last two seasons has been amazing.
“He is so versatile. Whether he plays right-back, left-back or in midfield, he operates at the same high level. That is a dream for a manager. I am really happy he has signed, and I can’t wait to see him develop in the coming years.”
Cancelo joined Pep Guardiola from Juventus in 2019 and has proven to be an excellent acquisition
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
