Manchester City are close to agreeing a three-year contract extension with Matheus Nunes, including a £20,000-a-week pay rise, despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s financial case.
The Portugal international’s current deal runs until the summer of 2028, but Manchester City are preparing to increase his basic salary from £130,000 to £150,000 a week, excluding bonuses and incentives.
The proposed renewal reflects Nunes’ growing importance to the team after he established himself as a leading option at right-back. It also underlines the club’s intention to continue securing key players while awaiting a final decision on the charges against them.
Manchester City are waiting for the outcome of the case concerning alleged financial breaches. Potential punishments could include a substantial points deduction, which could threaten their position in the Premier League, or more severe sanctions affecting their participation in domestic competitions.
The situation has raised questions over the futures of several players because of the difficulty in assessing how any punishment could affect the club’s sporting project. However, efforts to extend Nunes’ contract indicate that Manchester City do not want the legal uncertainty to interrupt their plans to build the squad.
The report by the Manchester Evening News says an agreement with Nunes is now close. The new contract would last for three seasons, even though his existing terms remain in place for a further two years.
Nunes’ rise at right-back
Nunes joined Manchester City from Wolverhampton in the summer of 2023 for €62m. He found regular first-team opportunities difficult to secure during his first campaign, starting only seven matches and being used mainly in midfield.
His role changed after Kyle Walker left in 2025, when the coaching staff began deploying Nunes at right-back. The 32 starts he made in that position last season helped him establish himself as the club’s first-choice option there.
Right-back remains a priority position for Manchester City in the transfer market, however. Nunes is currently injured, while major clubs have been linked with an interest in signing him, including Real Madrid.
Extending his contract would give Manchester City greater security over one of their most important players in the position. It would also strengthen their negotiating position if offers arrive in the future, particularly after Nunes’ transition from midfield turned him into an influential member of the side.
The proposed deal comes as the club continues to await the decision from the relevant authorities, as well as the outcome of the related appeal concerning the financial allegations. Manchester City are therefore working to secure the futures of some of their players while facing the possibility of sanctions that could bring significant changes to the club’s direction.
