Belgian winger Jérémy Doku is on the verge of committing his peak years to the Etihad Stadium as a squad restructuring begins.
Advanced negotiations between club executives and the player’s representatives have accelerated, with a formal agreement deemed imminent.
The contract breakthrough offers new manager Enzo Maresca a critical pillar for his attacking system following the departure of Pep Guardiola.
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’.
This is a developing story. More to follow.