Following the commemoration of the third anniversary of their historic 2023 FA Cup win over Manchester United, the initial trophy in their Treble-winning campaign, Manchester City has announced via their official X account that promising midfielder Divine Mukasa has secured a contract extension that will keep him with the club until 2030.
Softfootball reports that the 18-year-old attacking midfielder has made impressive progress since joining City’s academy from West Ham United FC in 2023.
Manchester City stated:
We are delighted to announce that Divine Mukasa has signed a new long-term deal with the Club
Mukasa was born in London to a Ugandan father and a Lithuanian mother. He has emerged as one of the club’s standout prospects, showcasing his talent at various youth levels and gaining first-team experience through a loan at Leicester City FC.
In a similar development reflecting the Premier League’s commitment to nurturing young talent, Tottenham Hotspur has also announced a new contract for academy defender Maeson King, which signifies a critical advancement in his career within the club.
After signing the extension, Mukasa expressed appreciation for the environment at Manchester City, emphasizing that learning from top coaches and playing alongside elite talents has significantly contributed to his development and fostered his ambition to continue growing at the Etihad Stadium.
Working with the best coaches, the best players, you improve so much so it’s an environment that I look to stay in. Divine Mukasa on his new contract and continuing his journey at City
The announcement has garnered positive responses from fans, especially in Uganda, where many view the England youth international as a potential future asset to the Ugandan national team.
