Manchester City close to agreeing new deal with Matheus Nunes

Manchester City close to agreeing new deal with Matheus Nunes The right-back’s current deal will expire in June 2028, and the club are keen to hand him a fresh contract. They are discussing a new three-year deal, which would take his basic salary to £150k-a-week, per Manchester Evening News. Nunes has been an important first-team star for City since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023. He has made 131 appearances across all competitions, bagging five goals and 25 assists in the process. Nunes has started five Premier League games this season. He was dropped from the starting XI in last week’s 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, but came off the bench in the second half to deliver a superb display. The Portugal international had 67 touches of the ball during his 45 minutes and completed 93 percent of his passes. He provided two key passes and made five defensive contributions. Nunes mainly plays at right-back but can also be utilised as a central midfielder. He is highly rated for his work-rate and possesses great pace and physical strength. Tough season for City Man City have endured a difficult 2026-27 season. They have lost their previous three Premier League games and are currently six points behind leaders Arsenal in the table . City have not kept a clean sheet since their victory at Liverpool after the last international break. Individual mistakes have been costly for them, especially from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. There is also uncertainty over the club’s future after they were found guilty of breaching financial rules. The Citizens have maintained their innocence and have appealed against the decision. Their appeal would be heard in December , with a final verdict expected in 2027. Despite the uncertainty, the club insist their players are happy to stay at the Etihad Stadium.