Jeremy Doku reaches agreement with Manchester City over new long-term contract | OneFootball

Jeremy Doku has committed his long-term future to Manchester City by agreeing to a new and improved contract at the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.

Following the confirmed departure of club legend Bernardo Silva to Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, preserving the elite profile of City’s younger attacking core has become a priority for the incoming coaching staff structure.

Guided by Sporting Director Hugo Viana, the Portuguese official is moving with intent behind the scenes to lock down foundational cornerstones of the squad, ensuring incoming manager Enzo Maresca inherits squad security ahead of pre-season.

Jeremy Doku’s sensational performances during the 2025/26 campaign effectively turned his contract renewal into a non-negotiable summer objective, as the Belgian added productivity in front of goal to his devastating one-versus-one abilities.

His blistering ability to unpick low-block defences with isolated 1v1 dribbles proved pivotal in steering Manchester City to Carabao Cup glory over Arsenal and a FA Cup triumph against Chelsea.

By finalising a contract extension while the player showcases his talents at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America, Manchester City have insulated themselves against the possibility of clubs looking to take advantage of the player’s contract situation.

Doku commits future to Manchester City

Now, according to DH Sports’ Romain Van der Pluym, Jeremy Doku has opted to extend his Manchester City contract, reaching an agreement with those at the Etihad Stadium over a new deal running until 2031 with a ‘drastically increased’ salary.

The report states that ‘only the official announcement’ is now missing after both the player and club showed a willingness to continue their journey together, whilst Doku declined offers from ‘numerous clubs’ who had approached him over his services.

In the mind of the Belgian international, it is stated that ‘Manchester City was the absolute priority’.

How Enzo Maresca could set up with Doku

Jeremy Doku’s long-term retention ensures the tactical balance remains optimised, allowing City to focus in on attempting to reclaim the Premier League title when the campaign begins on the weekend of August 22, 2026.

Attention will soon shift to when the club’s media team opts to unveil the agreement, although it is likely that any such formal announcement could come much later this summer, awaiting Doku’s arrival back at City following the World Cup and his personal holiday period.

Securing a contractual signature of such magnitude provides a significant psychological boost to the first-team dressing room, ensuring that the club remains fixated on success even beyond Pep Guardiola’s tenure.

For sporting director Hugo Viana, crossing a major contract renewal off his checklist allows the recruitment department to continue focussing on new signings and other negotiations, including the extension of Josko Gvardiol’s deal and a transfer for Elliot Anderson.