Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Rico Lewis and City's Academy structure.

The Citizens are set to include Lewis in the team for the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla.

As the treble winners look to win another trophy, Guardiola is delighted that Lewis has signed a long-term contract with the club.

Speaking in his pre-UEFA Super Cup press conference, he said: “You cannot imagine [how good the news is].

“When a player from the Academy signs a five year contract, it is a reality for us [and a] huge compliment to our structure, Academy, for the scouting when he was seven/eight years old and all the managers who have been with him and educated him.

“I am fortunate enough to know his father and mother and they are, and he is, an amazing person.

“It's incredible for us - for the Club to have a player from the Academy [who] will be here a long time with us, he is amazing."