Manchester City full back Rico Lewis has signed a new five-year contract extension to stay at the club until 2028.
The versatile Manchester City academy graduate broke through into the City team last season and made 23 senior appearances for the first team.
The 18-year-old was lauded by City boss Pep Guardiola for his flexibility in switching from full-back to midfield – a template which was quickly adapted by John Stones as City went on to win the Treble last season.
And Lewis also became the youngest player in UEFA Champions League history to score on his first start in the competition – his first goal for City – breaking a record set by Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema.
Lewis said: “It’s been an unbelievable year for me and now to sign this contract is a dream come true.
“As a City fan I can remember watching us winning trophies when I was young and it’s the only place I’ve wanted to be.
“To know I’m going to be here until 2028 is fantastic and I can’t wait to keep working and keep improving.
“Everyone at the Club has been so amazing, starting with the Academy where I learnt so much and I am hugely grateful for everything they did.
“The fans have been brilliant too and I’ll give everything for them and the Club to try to keep us being successful.”
Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Rico is a really intelligent footballer and is already a mature and reliable member of the squad.
“He absorbs every single piece of information Pep gives him, which for a player of his age is special.
“We are very proud to have watched his journey through the Academy and to see him playing with such confidence in the first team.
“His energy and hunger around the squad is contagious and we believe he can help to bring more success in the coming years.”