Manchester City have planned to conduct negotiations to extend a key player under Pep Guardiola in the coming weeks.
Author of an exceptional season in 2023-24 with 27 goals and 13 assists in 53 matches played, Phil Foden experienced a very difficult last campaign. The English striker had some physical problems and produced multiple average performances with 13 goals and 7 assists in 49 matches played.
Manchester City Want to Extend Phil Foden
Manchester City, who have always counted on their academy-trained player, have not yet extended his contract, which expires in June 2027. But the 25-year-old seems to have left behind his physical problems and doubts at the start of this season, much to the delight of the English giant.
According to TBR Football, the Sky Blues have planned to meet Phil Foden's camp during the next international breaks to discuss a contract extension. Installed in an attacking midfield role at the start of this campaign by Pep Guardiola, the England international wants to return to the Three Lions in the coming weeks to be able to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
Pep Guardiola Counts on Phil Foden
In any case, the British media believes that Manchester City and the Stockport native should easily agree on a contract extension.
“The combined play between Phil Foden and Erling Haaland this season has been delightful, but it is not a surprise for City, who know what they have […] With Rodri, Dias, Foden and Haaland, who constitute the heart of this City team, Guardiola believes they can compete with anyone. He does not want to lose any of his key players. The question is not whether Foden will sign his new contract, but when,” states journalist Graeme Bailey. This matter should therefore be quickly resolved with Manchester City's academy graduate.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
