Manchester City are close to agreeing a new contract with versatile midfielder and right-back Matheus Nunes. The Portugal international, 28, has one year remaining on his current deal at the end of this season and has attracted interest from Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho.
City do not want to lose Nunes and are discussing a new three-year deal, which would replace his existing contract and give the former Wolves star a 12-month extension. Nunes would also receive a pay rise of at least £20,000 a week, taking his basic wage to £150,000 a week before bonuses.
Contract talks amid club uncertainty
City insiders insist their players are happy at the club and want to stay, despite uncertainty over the club's future. City have been found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules - which the club strongly denies - and the football world is awaiting the outcome of City's appeal.
A heavy points deduction could be imposed if their appeal is not upheld, which could see City relegated from the Premier League. City see the fact that Nunes is keen to stay as an indication that the dressing room is still backing the club.
Nunes' role at City
Nunes was a £53m signing from Wolves three years ago. He has suffered with injury in the early part of this season but remains City's first-choice right-back. The 28-year-old has made more than 100 appearances for the club since arriving from Wolves in 2023 and has been reinvented as a full-back having initially struggled to make an impact in his natural midfield position.
