Rico Lewis is set to sign a new five-year contract with Manchester City. The new contract will extend his stay until 2030 and includes a salary increase. Pep Guardiola personally convinced the player to stay, promising him a bigger role in the team. The new contract aims to fend off interest from Nottingham Forest, who were reportedly willing to offer up to 34 million euros for the right-back.

Rico Lewis and Manchester City are progressing towards a new agreement to extend their relationship long-term. Although his current contract extends until 2028, negotiations for renewal began several months ago and are now reaching a decisive phase. The club's management wants to ensure his continuity due to his growth and importance to the future project. Both Pep Guardiola and director Hugo Viana see Lewis as strategically important. The player has expressed his desire to stay, rejecting external interest. The new contract would include a substantial salary increase.