Jeremy Doku closing in on new Manchester City contract | OneFootball

Manchester City and Jeremy Doku are reportedly closing in on a new contractual agreement at the Etihad Stadium.

With Pep Guardiola returning to his home of Barcelona last month after a legendary decade in charge at the Etihad Stadium, new manager Enzo Maresca and Sporting Director Hugo Viana are wasting no time in locking down the core talent of their playing squad.

Despite City closing out a demanding 2025/26 campaign with a domestic cup double but narrowly yielding the Premier League title to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, securing the long-term future of their primary stars remains the absolute priority ahead of the summer.

The 24-year-old wide-man has evolved into one of Europe’s most feared dribblers since his initial arrival in the North-West of England back in 2023, and a contract extension represents a stabiliser for the dressing room during a period of transition.

By extending the Belgian international’s stay, the club’s sporting department ensures they preserve their devastating width as they look to maintain a possession-oriented system under the new coaching staff.

Doku to be rewarded with new Man City contract

Now, according to Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna, Manchester City and Jérémy Doku are in advanced talks over a new contract for the Belgium international winger at the Etihad Stadium.

It is reported that talks are ‘progressing positively’ between all parties involved, with confidence now growing that an agreement can be reached ‘soon’.

Man City accelerate plans before World Cup

The positive progression of contract talks provides a boost for Manchester City ahead of the FIFA World Cup in North America, with the summer transfer window also set to re-open in the coming fortnight.

Securing Jeremy Doku’s long-term commitment before he flies across the Atlantic isolates the player from market distractions and protects the club from rocketing valuations should he replicate his domestic form on the global stage.

Under the terms of the proposed deal, the forward would be expected to receive a salary increase mirroring his status as an indispensable first-team starter, possibly extending his tenure until at least 2030.

Looking ahead to the 2026/27 season

With the first-team squad scheduled to report back for pre-season under Maresca in stages due to the World Cup, finalising paperwork allows the new manager to construct his vision for next season with certainty on certain personnel.

Jeremy Doku’s ability to pin opposing full-backs and manipulate defensive low blocks will be heavily utilised in Maresca’s structure, which is likely to lean on isolating wingers one-versus-one to stretch compact defensive units.

It remains to be seen what other work takes place in Manchester City’s forward line, with the club recently linked with an interest in signing a new winger this summer, amid doubts over whether Savinho will continue into the 2026/27 campaign.