Doku Extends Manchester City Stay; Chelsea Sets Fernandez Deadline
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Doku Extends Manchester City Stay; Chelsea Sets Fernandez Deadline
- Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2031.
- Meanwhile, Chelsea has reportedly set a strict 5 PM Friday deadline for Manchester City to submit a £120 million bid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
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Manchester City announced on Thursday, August 13, 2026, that Belgian winger Jeremy Doku, 24, has signed a new five-year contract, extending his commitment to the club until 2031. Doku joined City in the summer of 2023 from French side Rennes for £55 million and has since made 131 appearances, scoring 22 goals. He has contributed to the team’s five trophy wins, including the Premier League. Doku expressed his happiness and appreciation for the fans’ support, noting his development as a player and person at the club. Manchester City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, praised Doku’s talent and improvement, highlighting his dynamic play and positive attitude. This new deal makes Doku the fourth first-team player to agree to new terms this summer, following Phil Foden, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Josko Gvardiol, as the squad prepares for the upcoming season under new manager Enzo Maresca.
In other transfer news, Chelsea has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Manchester City regarding their pursuit of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea has set a strict deadline of 5 PM on Friday, August 14, for City to submit a formal bid of £120 million for the 25-year-old. If the valuation is not met by the deadline, Chelsea will not consider selling Fernandez during this transfer window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea in January 2023 for approximately £107 million, has six years remaining on his contract. City’s interest in Fernandez is reportedly linked to the potential departure of their midfielder Rodri, with Barcelona having made a rejected £55 million bid for the Spanish international. Fernandez has a good relationship with City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, having worked with him previously at Chelsea.