Manchester City's Jeremy Doku signs five-year contract extension

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with the club, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The 24-year-old Belgian international, who joined from Stade Rennais in the summer of 2023, committed his long-term future on August 13, 2026, following a breakthrough 2025-26 season.

Doku enjoyed his most productive campaign in England last term, scoring eight goals and providing 14 assists in 131 total appearances for the club. His contributions were instrumental in helping Manchester City secure the FA Cup and EFL Cup double, although the team finished second in the Premier League and exited the Champions League in the last 16. The new deal comes as the club prepares for its first season under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

"I am so happy that they trusted in me first of all and that I can continue to play for this big club," Doku told the club's official website. He reflected on his journey from arriving as an "underdog" from France to becoming a key player. "I remember when I arrived here from France a bit of an underdog. Nobody really knew me. I had to prove myself, and being able now to sign a new contract shows that they trusted me and...