Mr. Reliable for Manchester City may be set for a contract extension | OneFootball

Matheus Nunes is now firmly established as one of the more reliable players that Manchester City have in their squad. The Portuguese international arrived at City from Wolves as a midfielder. However, Pep Guardiola didn’t utilize Nunes in midfield. It seemed during the early stages of Nunes’ City career that he wouldn’t make the grade in Pep Guardiola’s squad. However, Guardiola used Matheus Nunes as a right-back and Nunes has now established himself as one of the Premier League’s finest right-backs. Matheus Nunes is now also one of City’s most reliable players. It now seems that a contract extension for Matheus Nunes may be on the horizon and if that is the case, it is well-deserved.

Manchester City are reportedly looking to reward Matheus Nunes with a well-deserved contract extension.

Graeme Bailey has reported for TeamTalk that Manchester City have opened initial discussions with Matheus Nunes over a contract extension. Nunes has two years left to run on his current contract. Furthermore, Bailey reports that the performances of City’s right-back have impressed the City hierarchy and they are eager to reward the Portuguese international.

If any player is deserving of a contract extension at City it is Matheus Nunes.

Matheus Nunes has gone from being a player who didn’t seem to be the right fit for a Manchester City team to becoming a vital player for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Nunes’ performances at right-back have become vital to his team. The defensive ability, pace and ability to get forward on the overlap or invert into midfield of Matheus Nunes are crucial to his team. That stood out last season as did the fact that Matheus Nunes has cut back on the costly defensive errors he was once prone to. All told, Nunes is now absolutely crucial to his team. It is a credit to Matheus Nunes that he has become so vital to Manchester City.

If any Manchester City player deserves a contract extension, it is Matheus Nunes. He overcame a tough beginning to his City career to firmly establish himself as a vital component of the team. Also, Nunes is now a top-quality right-back and his importance to the team cannot be underestimated or overlooked. For his efforts, Matheus Nunes thoroughly deserves a contract extension if it does arrive.

Manchester City are reportedly eager to reward Matheus Nunes with a contract extension. If that were to occur, it would be a fitting reward for a player who has gone from being a much maligned member of City’s squad to now being an extremely valuable player at right-back for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.