Joao Cancelo signs a two-year contract extension with Manchester City

Joao Cancelo signs a two-year contract extension with Manchester City until 2027… with the Portuguese defender to receive a bump on his £80,000-a-week wages

  • Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City
  • The right back has been given improved terms on his £80,000-a-week deal
  • Cancelo has won three major trophies since his £60m arrival from Juventus  


Joao Cancelo has committed himself to Manchester City until 2027 by signing a two-year contract extension.

The Portugal star has been rewarded with improved terms on his £80,000-a-week deal after establishing himself as a key player in Pep Guardiola‘s side.

Cancelo, who has made 106 appearances and won three major trophies since signing from Juventus for £60million in 2019, said: ‘Manchester City is a fantastic club, so I am incredibly happy to have signed this new agreement.

Joao Cancelo has committed himself to Man City until 2027 with a two-year contract extension

‘City players have everything they need to reach their full potential, with amazing facilities, world-class team-mates and an incredible manager who pushes us every single day.

‘There is nowhere better to play football and it’s a pleasure to work here. I have so much I want to achieve before my career ends, and Manchester City offers me the best chance of fulfilling my ambitions.

‘This new contract means I now have complete focus on improving my game and winning more trophies with this team.’

Cancelo’s contract extension is more good news for City fans after the club confirmed the £14m signing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate on Monday.

City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain said: ‘Joao is the ultimate professional. He absolutely loves football and applies himself every single day in a bid to become better.

The Portugal star has been rewarded with improved terms on his £80,000-a-week deal

The Portugal star has been rewarded with improved terms on his £80,000-a-week deal 

Cancelo said 'there is nowhere better to play football' after penning fresh terms with City

Cancelo said ‘there is nowhere better to play football’ after penning fresh terms with City

‘He sets really high standards, and any young player should observe the way Joao applies himself if they want a blueprint for success.

‘Not only does he have incredible talent, he also displays perfect dedication to this sport. That’s why he can play so many games at such a high level. His consistency during the last two seasons has been amazing.

‘He is so versatile. Whether he plays right-back, left-back or in midfield, he operates at the same high level. That is a dream for a manager.

‘I am really happy he has signed, and I can’t wait to see him develop in the coming years.’