Manchester City Lock in Young Core: Gvardiol, Doku Sign Extensions, Khusanov Next

Manchester City are moving quickly to secure the future of their brightest young talents. According to transfer reporters Fabrizio Romano and Sam Lee, defender Josko Gvardiol has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with the Premier League champions. The Croatian international has been a mainstay in City’s backline since his arrival, and the club moved to tie him down amid interest from elsewhere. Fellow youngster Jeremy Doku is also staying put. The Belgian winger has agreed terms on a fresh deal that will keep him at the Etihad until 2031. Doku, who joined from Rennes last summer, has quickly become a key weapon in Pep Guardiola’s attack, and the extension reflects his growing importance. But City aren’t done yet. The next player in line for a new contract is defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Sources indicate the Uzbek center-back is close to signing a five-year deal. If completed, it would be another move that underlines the club’s strategy of investing in young, high-potential players for the long haul.