Man City have set themselves up to be in a strong position to fight for another European Treble in the 2023/24 season after their heroics from the previous campaign.
The Cityzens are five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool (with a game in hand). They dispatched off Tottenham Hotspur to move into the fifth round of the FA Cup (where they’ll face Luton Town) and are set to face FC Copenhagen in the Champions League Round of 16.
Pep Guardiola’s side is stacked with a high-quality squad and with a plethora of options in nearly every single position on the pitch. Off the pitch, they are a well-run organization that works swiftly and efficiently in tying down players to long-term contracts.
With that being said, there are some interesting Man City players whose contracts are currently scheduled to expire in less than 18 months (after the end of the 2024/25 season). Here they are.
The Belgian star has been a pivotal part of Man City’s success in the Guardiola era. He made an amazing return from injury recently, having contributed a goal and two assists in his last three appearances since coming back. De Bruyne’s contract, however, is currently set to expire on June 30, 2025.
That means that if unable to agree a new deal before the end of the season, the summer window could be especially interesting for the 32-year-old. De Bruyne isn’t getting younger and Man City are a team that always builds for future success, so it’ll be interesting to see how they handle his contract situation.
The Man City no.2 goalkeeper has actually produced some solid performances as a back-up for Ederson, having kept two clean sheets in the FA Cup this season. He’s a solid shot-stopper and especially impressive in moving the ball around.
Ortega’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season. Man City haven’t shown any interest in extending it yet, as they might want to see a few more performances before deciding whether or not to keep him for the long term.
Steffan was recently loaned out to MLS side Colorado Rapids for the remainder of the season and has spent the majority of the last few seasons out on loan. His contract expires at the end of June next year and at this point, it doesn’t seem like Man City has long-term plans for the USMNT star.
