Manchester Metropolis prodigy Oscar Bobb has inked a contemporary contract with the membership, extending his keep on the Etihad till 2029.
The 20-year-old Norwegian striker, developed in Manchester Metropolis’s academy, has had a stellar season below Pep Guardiola’s steering. Bobb’s spectacular efficiency, with two targets and two assists in 16 matches throughout varied competitions, has earned him a brand new five-year contract, confirmed by Metropolis, securing his presence on the membership till 2029.
Upon prolonging his tenure on the Etihad, the youthful ahead remarked by way of the membership’s web site: “Taking part in with a few of my idols rising up, it’s a dream come true. It’s unusual speaking to my mates at dwelling who at all times ask, ‘how is it?’ and in a means it’s loopy, however you do get used to it and also you begin seeing them as individuals. It’s good.”
He added: “I grew up watching not solely his early Metropolis groups however from his Barcelona and Bayern Munich days. The kind of soccer he performs is wonderful and the way he improves gamers is an enormous issue for why all people desires to play below him.”
Oscar Bobb: Manchester Metropolis’s future star
Bobb has already made important impacts on Metropolis throughout his breakthrough season. He notched his debut senior purpose for the membership in a December Champions League match in opposition to Purple Star Belgrade, adopted by a dramatic last-minute winner in a January league encounter in opposition to Newcastle, incomes him the Premier League Purpose of the Month accolade.
Becoming a member of fellow academy abilities Phil Foden and Rico Lewis in securing new contracts, Bobb’s extension aligns with Metropolis’s ambition to solidify their standing on the forefront of European soccer for the foreseeable future.
Guardiola’s squad faces Luton within the FA Cup fifth spherical on Tuesday, with the Catalan coach relieved to have Jack Grealish out there once more after he cleared a late health evaluation. Bobb goals to make an look in that match as Guardiola plans to shuffle his lineup to handle the demanding fixture listing.
