Man City are reportedly ready to offer Rico Lewis a new long-term deal that will see the defender receive a big pay rise as a result of his performances this season.
The right-back is having a great year with the Premier League champions and announced himself in the Champions League this season in a clash with Sevilla at the Etihad, where he scored his first goal for the club.
The 18-year-old also made history that night by eclipsing the record set by Karim Benzema to become the youngest player to score in his first start in the competition.
Lewis has been given plenty of playing time since then and has started three of City’s last four games, while Pep Guardiola hailed him as the decisive factor in his team’s 1-0 win over Chelsea on Thursday after that the right-back replaced Kyle Walker at half. -hour.
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Lewis’ current contract at the Etihad expires in the summer of 2024 and, according to Football Insider, the Premier League champions want to start talks on a new deal, which will include a big pay rise for the 18-year-old.
The right-back seems to have a great future ahead of him and could be a staple in Guardiola’s team for seasons to come. A new deal would show the player how much the club values him and at the same time ensure he is kept away from other clubs in England.
