Manchester City defender Thomas signs new deal | OneFootball

Manchester City defender Codie Thomas has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens this morning.

The 18-year-old was set to be out of contract at The Joie Stadium this summer but she is now remaining with Manchester City until 2027.

Thomas joined Manchester City’s academy set-up back in 2016 and she has gone on to force her way onto the fringes of the senior squad. The youngster was a regular in the Manchester City matchday squads last season and she made her senior debut in a UEFA Women’s Champions League fixture against SKN St. Pölten.

The player has a big future ahead of her and Manchester City have moved quickly to retain her services for two more years.

After signing on again with Manchester City, Thomas said “It’s amazing [to sign a contract extension]. With City being such a big club it’s a place that I want to be, it’s a place where I want to learn and develop, on the pitch and off the pitch.

“Since I’ve been a little girl I’ve watched City, been at City and it’s just a dream come true.

“It’s been amazing, like the environment is one that you can progress in every part of life and it’s always challenging every single day.

“It was a very big step [into senior football]. There was a lot of physical demand and the intensity was so much higher.

“I feel like training with them [senior squad] last season and playing a couple of games, I feel like I’ve stepped more into that role now and feel more confident.

“Last year was a whirlwind. Obviously, I had my first-ever injury, but now I’m back and like a little kid running around the pitch. I’m just so happy to be out there.”

Thomas’ new deal comes off the back of fellow academy graduate Lily Murphy extending her contract with the club yesterday.