Esteemed Kompany
·27 September 2025
A key part of the future for Manchester City has signed a contract extension

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·27 September 2025
Nico O’Reilly looms as a key player for now and in the future for Manchester City. The talented young midfielder has established himself as a left-back in Pep Guardiola’s side. It is a credit to O’Reilly that he has played so well in a position that he is learning. Nico O’Reilly has thrived in the position, which speaks to his talent and character. It was announced yesterday on mancity.com that Nico O’Reilly has signed a contract extension with Manchester City. That is good news for the club as O’Reilly figures to be a prominent player in the future for Pep Guardiola’s side.
As per Manchester City’s release yesterday, Nico O’Reilly has extended his contract with the club until 2030. O’Reilly joined the club when he was eight years old. He has risen through Manchester City’s academy to earn a place in the City first team. The young midfielder broke through at City last season and his game looks to have gone up another level so far this season. His impressive performances have now seen him rewarded with a contract extension.
Nico O’Reilly was thrilled to sign a contract extension with Manchester City. In an interview published on mancity.com, the young midfielder said that it was a special day for him to sign a contract extension. He also shared that it was a proud day for his mother as well. Speaking on his contract extension, Nico 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.”
With Nico O’Reilly having now put pen to paper on a contract extension, that is one key part of Manchester City’s future committed to the club. O’Reilly seemingly won’t be the first young player for Pep Guardiola’s side to sign a new contract. Savinho appears poised to follow in Nico O’Reilly’s foot steps. If and when the Brazilian international signs a new deal that will be two players who have committed their futures to Manchester City. That is good news as City are in the process of building a squad that can compete for honours each and every season. Nico O’Reilly and Savinho figure to have prominent roles to play in this process.
Nico O’Reilly has signed a contract extension with Manchester City. That is great news for O’Reilly and for the club. With his future secured, how O’Reilly develops as a player will be fascinating to watch unfold. He has the size, talent and potential to become a key player for City for years to come.
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