Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Manchester City until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Cancelo has been a pivotal figure for Pep Guardiola since the start of last season, after initially struggling to make much of an impact in his first campaign at the club.
The 27-year-old Portugal international joined from Juventus in 2019 and has played at both right-back and left-back for City, developing into one of the best full-backs in world football in the process.
Cancelo has now committed his long-term future to the club.
Manchester City is a fantastic club, so I am incredibly happy to have signed this new agreement, he told City s official website.
City players have everything they need to reach their full potential, with amazing facilities, world-class teammates 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.
News of Cancelo s extension comes a day after City confirmed the signing of River Plate forward Julian Alvarez.
The highly rated 22-year-old has joined on a five-and-a-half-year deal but will remain on loan at River until at least the end of the season.
He s staying!
We are delighted to confirm Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension!
— Manchester City (@ManCity)
