World Cup
Jeremy Doku signs six-year contract with Manchester City until 2031
Jeremy Doku has agreed a new six-year contract with Manchester City, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The deal, featuring a drastically increased salary, was finalised while the Belgian international was competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after he turned down advances from rival European clubs.
Incoming manager Enzo Maresca is expected to use Doku’s pace to anchor his attacking system as the club prepares for pre‑season. The six‑year deal, running until 2031, includes a drastically increased salary and was signed while Doku was at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after rejecting offers from rival European clubs.
Sporting Director Hugo Viana is moving behind the scenes to lock down foundational cornerstones of the squad, ensuring Maresca inherits squad security ahead of pre‑season. The confirmed departure of club legend Bernardo Silva to Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid has heightened the priority of preserving Manchester City’s younger attacking core.
Doku’s sensational displays during the 2025/26 campaign added productivity in front of goal and decisive one‑versus‑one dribbles. His contributions helped Manchester City secure Carabao Cup glory over Arsenal and an FA Cup triumph against Chelsea.
DH Sports reporter Romain Van der Pluym noted that “Manchester City was the absolute priority” for the Belgian international, and the official announcement of the contract remains pending. A World Cup 2026 watch segment highlighted a clash between Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush in the Belgium versus Egypt match.
With the renewal in place, City can focus on reclaiming the Premier League title when the campaign begins on the weekend of August 22, 2026, while maintaining tactical balance under Maresca. Viana’s checklist also includes extending Josko Gvardiol’s deal and pursuing a transfer for Elliot Anderson, tasks expected to progress once the Doku agreement is formally unveiled later this summer.