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Manchester City news as Nico O'Reilly signs a new contract at the Etihad
Manchester City star Nico O'Reilly has penned a new contract the Etihad.
The 20-year-old has impressed in the early stages of this season and is highly rated by Pep Guardiola and the City staff. He has now signed a deal with the club until the summer of 2030 with the option of an extra year.
He is naturally an attacking midfielder but has broken through into the first team side at left back and has started each of City's past four matches.
O'Reilly was particularly impressive in the defensive display at Arsenal and has a bright future ahead of him. He was the subject of transfer interest from Chelsea earlier this year, while a number of other clubs were also linked with the youngster. But City have moved to tie the prospect down to fresh terms.
On signing his new deal, O’Reilly said: “This is a day I will never forget. I have been at City since the age of eight, and to have made it into the first team and have played matches is a dream come true. To be rewarded with a new contract really is special.
“I am really proud and so is my mum! She has sacrificed so much to get me to where I am today, so I am just as happy for her as I am for myself.
“But in truth, this is just the beginning for me. I have come so far, but I want to keep pushing now, improving every day, and become the best player I can be. Here at City, with Pep as manager, I know I can do that. This is the best place for a footballer to be.
“I want to thank everyone who works in the Academy, all my teammates, Pep, the coaching staff and the City fans because without all those people supporting me along the way, none of this would have been possible for me.”
Director of Football Hugo Viana added: “Everyone at Manchester City is proud of our Academy and Nico is a great example of why that is.
“Any young City player should look to Nico and learn from how he conducts himself on and off the pitch. If they do that, they won’t go far wrong.
“He is technically assured, intelligent and a brilliant reader of the game. His progress since stepping into the first team has been excellent and we feel he has so much more to offer. He really does have huge potential. Nico is also a fantastic person. He is so focused on his football, which is what we want from our young players.
“I am delighted for him and his family, and we are looking forward to seeing him develop further in the coming years.”
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