It has been reported that Manchester City plan to tie James McAtee down to a brand-new contract extension.
Pep Guardiola expressed his delight at the ‘Salford Silva’ playing on a consistent basis for Sheffield United on loan after initially struggling to do so.
Clearly, James McAtee is very highly-rated at Manchester City, as he could be handed a new contract at his boyhood club.
Details behind potential new contract for McAtee at Manchester City
The 20-year-old enjoyed a successful spell at Sheffield United on loan, with nine goals and three assists to his name in 21 Championship starts.
After McAtee signed a three-year deal with City till 2026 in February this year, Guardiola branded him as a ‘special player’ via Manchester Evening News.
A fresh record by the Daily Mail has now claimed that Manchester City are ready to initiate talks to offer James McAtee a new contract once again.
Further details claim that the silky midfielder has been encouraged by Guardiola’s positive feedback about his displays at Sheffield and is eager to compete for a place in the first-team next season.
While the likes of Brighton, Burnley, Leeds United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Bournemouth, Leicester City and Wolves remain keen on his signature, McAtee’s sights are set on proving he deserves to be a regular first-team player at the club, despite the signings they make.
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Much like Phil Foden, Rico Lewis and Cole Palmer, it seems like City consider the young Englishman as a part of their long-term future.
After all, Manchester City should not necessarily be in any rush to tie James McAtee to a new contract, considering his current deal expires in 2026.
But it seems like City’s worse case scenario would be witnessing one of the most talented youth products from their academy join another side in search of first-team football.
With McAtee also seemingly desperate to stake claim in the Sky Blues side, it is likely that he puts pen to paper imminently.
