Manchester City close to renewing Matheus Nunes' contract

Manchester City are close to reaching an agreement to renew the contract of their Portuguese player Matheus Nunes, as the English club aims to retain his services in the coming years.

Manchester Evening News reported that Manchester City are in discussions with Matheus Nunes, who is 28 years old, regarding a new three-year contract to replace his current deal, adding another year to his association with the club.

Under the proposed agreement, the player will receive a weekly salary increase of at least £20,000, raising his base salary to £150,000 per week, not including bonuses.

Manchester City's move to renew Matheus Nunes' contract comes after he has become one of the key elements in the team, especially following his repositioning as a right-back, after struggling to establish himself in midfield, his original position. Despite facing some injuries at the start of the season, he remains the first choice for the team in this position.

Matheus Nunes has joined Manchester City from Wolverhampton in 2023 for £53 million, having played over 100 matches for the team. He is also attracting interest from José Mourinho, the manager of Real Madrid, according to the report.

The report indicated that Manchester City considers Nunes' desire to continue as a sign of ongoing support from the team's players for the club, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future due to the case related to allegations of breaching the financial rules of the Premier League, which the club denies committing, while awaiting the outcome of the appeal, amid the possibility of a points deduction penalty that could lead to relegation if the appeal is not accepted.