Joao Cancelo, Manchester City’s standout defender, has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.
It’s a two-year extension on his current contract, which was set to expire in 2025, and it concludes a fantastic season for the Portuguese defender thus far.
Cancelo expressed his delight at having signed an extension to the official Manchester City website, claiming it was the finest decision he had ever made.
“Manchester City is a wonderful club, and I am ecstatic to have signed this new contract,” he stated.
“With fantastic facilities, world-class teammates, and an incredible manager who pushes us every day, City players have everything they need to realise their best potential.”
“There is no finer place to play football, and working here is a delight.”
“I have so many goals I want to achieve before my career is through, and Manchester City provides me with the finest opportunity to reach them.”
“With this new deal, I can now focus only on developing my game and helping our squad win more titles.”
How impressive has Cancelo been?
Joao Cancelo has been unstoppable for Pep Guardiola’s team this season, scoring three goals and assisting eight times in all competitions.
The Portuguese defender, who is ostensibly a right-back, has been covering at left-back to great effect this season, and has frequently found himself popping up all over the pitch, assisting Manchester City’s attacks regardless of where he is originally stationed.
If he maintains his current form, he should be a shoo-in for the Premier League Team of the Season, as well as a contender for individual honours.
