England defender Demi Stokes has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City.
The 31-year-old, who moved to the Academy Stadium in the summer of 2015, has made 199 appearances in all competitions for City to date, scoring seven goals. The full-back has lifted seven trophies during her time in Manchester so far, including three Continental Tyres League Cups, three Women’s FA Cups and one Barclays Women’s Super League title.
Stokes was also a part of England's EURO-winning squad last summer and has twice been named in the PFA Women’s Super League Team of the Year. But last season was a turbulent one for the defender, who featured in just three WSL games owing to a series of injury setbacks.
However, she has now put pen to paper on a deal that will see her remain a City player until the summer of 2024.
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Speaking about her contract extension, Stokes said: “I’m really happy to have signed a new deal and I can’t wait to get going again. Given how last season was for me personally, I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to keep doing what I love doing, and that’s playing for Manchester City.
“It was a difficult season for me last year, but I feel like this will be a reset button that will allow me to kick on. I’ll be working hard throughout the summer on everything, and I’m really looking forward to next season. I’ve always said that Manchester City is my home, so it was a no-brainer to extend my stay here for myself and my family.”
Head Coach Gareth Taylor added: “We’re really pleased that Demi has extended her stay with the Club. Her experience is hugely valued here at Manchester City, and although this past season has been a little up and down for her on the pitch, she has remained an important part of our team behind-the-scenes.
“The impact she has had on the Club since joining in 2015 is clear to see, and almost 200 appearances speaks volumes about what she has achieved so far in a City shirt.“She still has a lot to offer and we’re really looking forward to continuing our work together.”
