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Rico Lewis delighted with new Man City contract

Rico Lewis has penned a new contract with Manchester City.

The 18 year-old fullback has inked new terms with City to 2028.

"It's been an unbelievable year for me and now to sign this contract is a dream come true," he said.

"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 and I'll give everything for them and the club to try to keep us being successful."

City's director of football Txiki Begiristain said: "Rico is a really intelligent footballer and is already a mature and reliable member of the squad.

"He absorbs every single piece of information Pep [Guardiola] gives him, which for a player of his age is special.

"We are very proud to have watched his journey through the academy and to see him playing with such confidence in the first team.

"His energy and hunger around the squad is contagious and we believe he can help to bring more success in the coming year."

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