Rico Lewis has made quite an impression on Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after his debut against Bournemouth in August. The Citizens are planning to offer him a new contract.
Manchester City and Rico Lewis Relationship
Rico Lewis was a part of Manchester City’s academy. Lewis joined The Citizens when he was eight years old and led the club’s under-18 team in 2021–2022.
However his first debut came against Bournemouth during this season in August. Lewis has since made nine appearances for the Citizens this season, and in a victory over Sevilla in the Champions League, he scored his first goal for the team.
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The Old and New Contract
The full-current back’s deal, which is thought to be worth about £5,000 per week, has four years left to run.
The Citizens have a solid relationship with the player’s agency, which also represents his City teammates Kyle Walker and Cole Palmer. Although talks with the 19-year-old have not yet begun, negotiations are anticipated to go easily. City will soon present him with a better contract.
Lewis will take the field against Chelsea on Thursday in the Premier League after starting each of City’s three games following the World Cup break.
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