Man City star Doku signs five-year contract extension

London: Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Thursday. argolida.life

Doku has developed into one of the most dynamic forwards in the Premier League since joining from French club Rennes in 2023.

The 24-year-old has scored 22 goals and provided 34 assists in 131 games for City, helping the club win the Premier League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Doku has earned 48 caps for Belgium and featured for his country at the recent World Cup.

Keeping Doku in Manchester until at least 2031 is a major boost for new City boss Enzo Maresca ahead of the Premier League campaign, which starts on August 21.

Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium and Doku said the Italian's style of play was instrumental in his decision to commit his long-term future to City.

"I have loved my time at City so far, so to have the opportunity to stay for longer is a fantastic feeling," Doku said.

"This club means so much to me - I have developed as both a player and a person. I feel settled here, and I know I am improving every day because of the work the staff here do.

"With Enzo here now I am really excited about the new season. His style of football is the kind we love, so that's exciting for the players."

City director of football Hugo Viana added: "Jeremy is a huge talent whose improvement since joining us in 2023 is clear for all to see.

"He has a special dynamic. He has the right characteristics for what we are looking for in a winger. He really does bring a special quality to our team.

"He deserves this new deal, and I know he will continue his improvement in the coming months and years."

Salzburg, Austria: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions "want to win everything" this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa.

PSG secured their second straight Champions League title last term, as well as a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 crown, the UEFA Super Cup, the French Champions' Trophy and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Luis Enrique's side get their new campaign under way in Salzburg against Europa League winners Villa.

"We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch," the Spaniard told reporters.

"We want to win everything and, if you look at history, it's hard to win all the time. But that's what we want to aim for."

PSG won the Super Cup 12 months ago with a penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham.

They have a strong recent record against English opposition, including beating Aston Villa in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final in 2024-2025.

"It's difficult to ascertain how they'll be after seeing only a few pre-season games," Luis Enrique said of facing Unai Emery's side.

"We'll see what sort of game it will be and what condition both sides will be in.

"Each opponent we've faced over the last few years have shown how dangerous they can be. We're happy about how we were able to play. Our aim is to prove how unpredictable we can be."

Paris have taken a strong squad to Austria, including winger Bradley Barcola who has been heavily linked with a possible move to Liverpool.

There is no place for recent signing Lucas Digne, though, just two days after the France left-back departed Villa Park to rejoin PSG.

"We shared a big hug yesterday. He congratulated me on all that I've accomplished at the club and I did the same to him," said captain Marquinhos, who was Digne's teammate during the France international's first stint at the Parc des Princes from 2013-2016.

"He's had a long journey back, but I'm so happy he's back. I'm really happy he's here. He's a good guy and a good friend."

يوالي الاتحاد القطري للرياضة للجميع، تحت مظلة وزارة الرياضة والشباب، بالتعاون مع «تريلز» للفعاليات الرياضية، الاستعدادات لإقامة النسخة السابعة من سباق «ذيب الترا ماراثون» الصحراوي 2026، يومي 20 -21 نوفمبر المقبل بمنطقة زكريت، حيث تتواصل عملية التسجيل، وسط إقبال كبيرمن كافة الجنسيات، ومختلف الفئات، وينطلق السباق الدولي للجري والدراجات الهوائية، والمعترف به من طرف المنظمة الدولية لعدائي الدروب للمسافات الطويلة، عبر مسار رملي، تتدرج صعوبته بين الخفيف والمتوسط، ويمر بعدد من المواقع البارزة، من بينها منحوتة شرق-غرب، وقرية الذيب، ومحمية بروق.
ويقام سباق «ذيب» على مرحلتين، الأولى 20 نوفمبر، وتخصص للدراجات الجبلية 25 و50 كيلومتراً، فيما تقام المرحلة الثانية 21 نوفمبر، وتشمل منافسات الجري الرئيسي 10 و25 و50 كيلومتراً، إلى جانب سباق الناشئين لمسافة 3 كيلومترات، وسباق الأطفال 800 متر، وتتضمن المنافسات فئة «ألفا ذيب» لأصحاب القدرات البدنية العالية، الذين يخوضون سباق 50 كيلومتراً بالدراجات في اليوم الأول، وسباق الجري في اليوم التالي، .
وأوضح السيد عبد الله الدوسري، المدير التنفيذي للاتحاد القطري للرياضة للجميع، أن نسخة هذا العام، تشهد استحداث فئة مفتوحة جديدة خاصة بالقطريين، وهي فئة بيتا بمسافة 25 كم دراجات هوائية و25 كم جري، بهدف تعزيز المشاركة الوطنية.