Foden extends Man City stay

Manchester City forward Phil Foden has committed his future to the club by signing a four-year contract extension, a move that offers much-needed stability for the England international.

The new deal, which includes an option for a further year, resolves lingering questions about Foden's long-term prospects at the Etihad Stadium. The 26-year-old has experienced a challenging period marked by injuries and a dip in form, which even saw him excluded from England's recent World Cup squad.

Foden's tenure at City has been highly successful, with the player amassing six Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, two FA Cups, and five League Cups since graduating from the club's youth academy. He stands as one of City's most decorated players, sharing the distinction with Bernardo Silva and John Stones.

Despite his accolades, Foden publicly discussed his battles with mental health a year ago, highlighting the off-pitch struggles he faced. His playing time had also seen a reduction, starting only seven of City's final 26 games before Pep Guardiola's departure at the end of the season.

With former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca now at the helm, Foden expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the new boss. Maresca was part of Guardiola's coaching staff during the club's historic treble-winning campaign in the 2022-23 season.

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he was looking forward to working with Maresca