Manchester City have confirmed that Phil Foden has committed his future to the club by signing a fresh contract that will keep him at the Etihad until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder, whose previous agreement was due to run out in the summer of 2025, used a club‑issued interview to explain how much the new deal means to him.
"Signing this extension is everything to me," Foden said. "Playing for City has always been my ultimate ambition and wearing this shirt is a privilege I cherish every day. I am fully aware of how fortunate I am to be part of a historic era that has delivered countless trophies, but we never rest – we keep looking ahead and striving for more success." He went on to thank the organisation, the coaching staff, his teammates and the supporters for the trust they have placed in him.
"I hope I can keep giving my all for City and repay that faith for many years to come," he added. Foden also expressed enthusiasm about re‑uniting with former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was a key figure during the treble‑winning season. "Enzo was brilliant back then – everyone respected him and loved working with him. Having him back at the club is incredibly exciting," the midfielder explained.
Reflecting on his development, Foden said, "The coaching team and the world‑class squad have helped me improve dramatically. As the legends who were there when I broke through move on, I feel ready for the next phase of my career at this extraordinary club." Since making his senior debut in a Champions League tie against Feyenoord on 21 November 2017, Foden has amassed 369 appearances and found the net 110 times for City’s first team. In the 2025/26 campaign alone he featured in 50 matches, scoring ten goals and providing seven assists. Alongside former teammates John Stones and Bernardo Silva – both of whom departed this summer – the home‑grown talent now holds the distinction of being the most decorated player in Manchester City’s history.
His silverware haul includes six Premier League crowns, a Champions League trophy, three FA Cups, five League Cups, a UEFA Super Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup and three Community Shields, totalling twenty major titles. Sky Sports analyst Laura Hunter offered a nuanced take on the situation. She noted that while Foden was once hailed as a teenage prodigy, his recent form has been inconsistent, and his omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad was a disappointment for many. "England built their Euro hopes around him, yet over the past year he has only shown occasional flashes of his immense ability," Hunter wrote.
"Pep Guardiola had to intervene on several occasions, insisting Foden remains a top‑class player, but it was evident he was no longer a guaranteed starter in the biggest games." Hunter argued that the timing of the new contract might appear odd given those concerns, but she also highlighted the strategic rationale behind the deal. With Bernardo Silva’s exit leaving a sizeable gap in midfield and Guardiola’s departure creating a new managerial landscape, City needed a player who embodies the club’s identity and can bridge the transition.
Foden, a product of the academy with deep Manchester roots and a flair for creative play, fits that profile. The responsibility now falls to Enzo Maresca, who knows Foden intimately, to unlock the full extent of his talent.
"This contract signals that the club believes the coming years could be the peak of Foden’s career," Hunter concluded. "It is a calculated gamble, but one that could pay dividends if the player recaptures the consistency that once made him a global sensation." In addition to the football news, the release included a list of transfer rumours and market values for various players across Europe, ranging from Elliot Anderson at Nottingham Forest (£116 million) to younger prospects such as Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday (£3 million). The bulletin also reminded fans to use Chrome for optimal video playback and invited them to join Sky Sports’ push‑notification service for live updates. Overall, the extension underscores Manchester City’s commitment to retaining home‑grown talent while navigating a period of change both on and off the pitch.
Fans will be watching closely to see whether Foden can translate his renewed contract into a resurgence of form, helping the club continue its pursuit of domestic and European glory in the years ahead.