Phil Foden Signs New Deal with Manchester City After 'Disappointing' Season

Phil Foden's future at Manchester City has been a topic of speculation, but the England international is set to sign a new deal with the club after a disappointing season.

What happened?

Enzo Maresca, the new manager of Manchester City, has made it clear that Phil Foden is a key part of his plans for the upcoming season. Despite a disappointing season last year, where Foden struggled to nail down a place in the starting XI under Pep Guardiola, Maresca has no intention of letting the midfielder leave the club.

Why it matters for Phil Foden

Foden's contract situation has been a major talking point in recent months, with just one year remaining on his current deal. A number of clubs have been keeping a close eye on the situation, with plans to lure him away should the contract continue to tick down. However, Manchester City have no plans to let him go, and are expected to reach an agreement with Foden and announce a contract extension in due course.

What comes next?

Foden will be given the chance to impress Maresca and earn his place in the starting XI during pre-season training. With no intentions of entertaining talks over a departure, Maresca is keen to back Foden through a tough period. The attacking midfielder remains very highly rated at the Etihad, having shone since rising through the academy, and is expected to play a key role in Manchester City's plans for the upcoming season.

Manchester City have 'big plan' for Phil Foden after agreement reached Man City to make Phil Foden announcement after 'agreement in principle' What is the latest on Foden's contract situation? Much of the speculation surrounding Foden's long-term future at the Etihad has risen due to his contract situation, with just one year remaining on his current deal. A number of clubs are keeping a close eye on the situation with plans to lure him away should the contract continue to tick down, but Man City have no plans to let him go.

Football Insider revealed on 17 July that Man City are expected to reach an agreement with Foden and announce a contract extension in due course after extensive talks. The England international reached an agreement in principle over a new deal in May, and talks are believed to have continued positively since then. City are now hopeful that he will put pen to paper in the coming weeks to commit his long-term future to their plans, with Maresca valuing him as part of his.

Could Man City accept offers for Phil Foden? Football Insider revealed on 19 July that Man City have no plans to sell Foden, despite reports in Turkey suggesting Galatasaray are ready to make a big-money offer. Maresca has no intention of letting the midfielder leave, while he is also not planning to make a move, with the Galatasaray links unlikely to turn his head. Foden will instead be handed the opportunity to impress his new manager and earn his place in the starting XI, as he attempts to turn around last season's frustrating form.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "I don't think there's any doubt about Phil Foden's future. Manchester City still have full confidence in Phil Foden. Look, he had a disappointing season last year, there's no getting away from that. There were a few poor performances and he couldn't become a regular in that side. Obviously then resulted in him missing England's World Cup squad as well, but I'm sure we'll get a fit and hungry Phil Foden this season. He will have a big role to play under Enzo Maresca, who will be counting on him as an important part of his squad, and will have a look at how he performs in pre-season."

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