Manchester City has tied down full-back Joao Cancelo for two years, with Portugal international signing a contract extension.
Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract to keep him at Manchester City until the 2026-27 season.
Cancelo has been a pivotal figure for Pep Guardiola since the start of last season.
After initially struggling to make much of an impact in his first campaign at Manchester City.
The 27-year-old Portugal international joined Juventus in 2019 and has played at both right-back and left-back for City, developing into one of the best full-backs in world football in the process.
Cancelo has now committed his long-term future to the club.
“Manchester City is a fantastic club, so I am thrilled to have signed this new agreement,” he told City’s official website.
“City players have everything they need to reach their full potential, with fantastic facilities, world-class teammates and an incredible manager who pushes us every single day.
“There is nowhere better to play football, and it’s a pleasure to work here.
“I have so much I want to achieve before my career ends, and Manchester City offers me the best chance of fulfilling my ambitions.
“This new contract means I now have complete focus on improving my game and winning more trophies with this team.”
News of Cancelo’s extension comes a day after City confirmed the signing of River Plate forward Julian Alvarez.
The highly-rated 22-year-old has joined on a five-and-a-half-year deal.
But will remain on loan at River until the end of the season.
How Joao Cancelo became Vital for Man City’s Recent Success?
His versatility on the full-back plays a crucial role in his development at Etihad Stadium.
Cancelo can operate as a left-back and a right-back.
Pep Guardiola uses his full-backs inverted and pushes his two centre midfielders on the half-spaces.
Cancelo is a ball-playing full back. Dribbling, Crossing and Shooting from outside the box are his forte.
And he should receive some recognition this season, and he will be in the Premier League team of the year.
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