Manchester City Agrees Contract Extension With Phil Foden Through 2030 Despite Recent Form Dip
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has agreed to a contract extension through 2030 despite recent struggles on the pitch, with the club backing the 25-year-old to return to form.
Phil Foden has agreed to extend his contract with Manchester City through 2030, with an additional optional year included, according to reports from BBC. The 25-year-old midfielder of the English Premier League side has secured the contract extension with his club as originally scheduled to expire next year. Foden is a product of Manchester City's youth academy and was previously a standout performer for the team, but his form has dipped noticeably in recent weeks, resulting in reduced playing time. He has not featured as a starter in Manchester City's last five Premier League matches. However, Manchester City remains confident that Foden can bounce back to his best form and decided to negotiate and extend his contract beyond the original expiration date. This season, Foden has made 29 Premier League appearances for Manchester City, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists. The player is also waiting to see whether he will be selected for England's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.