Oleksandr Zinchenko Signs 3-Year Manchester City Contract Extension

Manchester City starlet Oleksandr Zinchenko signed a three-year contract extension on Thursday, keeping him at the club until 2024.

The Sky Blues announced the news via Twitter:

Per the club's official website, the 22-year-old explained what it means to commit his future to the Citizens:

"It's difficult to express how happy I am to sign this deal. This club offers players everything they need to improve and develop, so being here for five more years is an honour.

"This season shows we are built for success. It's been amazing to be involved in such a historic campaign and it's one I'll never forget.

"But I am now completely focused on the coming years and I know more good times are around the corner."

Zinchenko enjoyed something of a breakout campaign in the 2018-19 season, making a career-high 14 Premier League starts and four starts in the UEFA Champions League.

He also scored his first official goal for City in the 9-0 Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion, although Gabriel Jesus was convinced his spectacular strike from distance was meant as a cross:

The Ukraine international patiently worked his way up the City pecking order, spending a season on loan in the Netherlands with PSV before making his debut for the club in 2017. Formerly limited to featuring as an attacking midfielder, he has added versatility to his game, opening the door to more playing time.

Many of his minutes came at left-back in the past season, while he's also a capable wing-back or winger if needed.

City have a perfect Premier League record when he starts:

The youngster is expected to battle for the starting left-back position next season, where Benjamin Mendy will likely be his biggest competitor.