Having first joined City back in 2016, the defender has worked her way through our academy ranks to become a regular in senior matchday squads.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thomas made her first team debut as an 18-year-old back in October 2024, starting at right back in our UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League win away to St Polten.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further senior appearances followed against Leicester City in the WSL, before also coming off the bench in the reverse fixture against St. Polten in December.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One week prior to that St. Polten clash, Thomas signed her first professional contract at City alongside close friend and teammate Lily Murphy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
An injury at the turn of the year meant the defender wasn\u2019t able to add to her appearance tally before the end of 2024\/25, but she did return in time to represent her childhood club at the inaugural World Sevens tournament in Portugal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
And now, Thomas is excited to continue her rapid development at the Club in the coming seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking after signing her contract extension, Thomas said, \u201cIt\u2019s amazing (to sign a contract extension). With City being such a big club it\u2019s a place that I want to be, it\u2019s a place where I want to learn and develop, on the pitch and off the pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSince I\u2019ve been a little girl I\u2019ve watched City, been at City and it\u2019s just a dream come true. It\u2019s been amazing, like the environment is one that you can progress in every part of life and it\u2019s always challenging every single day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was a very big step [into senior football]. There was a lot of physical demand and the intensity was so much higher. I feel like training with them (senior squad) last season and playing a couple of games, I feel like I\u2019ve stepped more into that role now and feel more confident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLast year was a whirlwind. Obviously, I had my first ever injury, which was really hard and it was hard. But now I\u2019m back and like a little kid running around the pitch. I\u2019m just so happy to be out there.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manchester City Women Director of Football, Therese Sjogran added, \u201cHaving first joined as our youth pathway back in 2016, having Codie \u2013 and other academy graduates like her \u2013 progress into the first team shows the foundations are there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCodie is Manchester City through and through, and we\u2019re thrilled she\u2019s chosen to continue her footballing journey with us, as we continue to compete for all honours.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manchester City Women Director of Football, Therese Sjogran added, \u201cHaving first joined as our youth pathway back in 2016, having Codie \u2013 and other academy graduates like her \u2013 progress into the first team shows the foundations are there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We believe she\u2019s on the right path to becoming an important player for the Club and are looking forward to seeing what her incredibly bright future holds.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n