Manchester City have confirmed that Phil Foden has agreed to a fresh contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2030. The 26‑year‑old, whose previous agreement was due to run out next summer, has now committed his future to the club for the next several years. In a candid interview posted on City’s official media platforms, Foden explained how much the new deal means to him.
“Signing a long‑term contract with City is absolutely everything to me,” he said. “Playing for this side has always been my dream, and it’s a privilege to wear the shirt every time I step onto the pitch.” He went on to reflect on the extraordinary era he has been part of, noting that it is “not lost on me that I’ve been lucky enough to experience a historic period with so many trophies, but we are always looking forward, always hungry for more success.” The midfielder thanked the club’s hierarchy, the coaching staff, his teammates and the supporters for their unwavering belief in him. “I will keep giving my all for City and hope I can repay that faith for many years to come,” he added.
Foden also expressed his excitement about re‑uniting with former assistant coach Enzo Maresca. “I can’t wait to work with Enzo again. He was brilliant during the treble‑winning season – a figure everyone respected and loved.
Having him back in the dressing room is incredibly motivating.” He highlighted how much he has grown under the tutelage of the City coaching team and alongside a world‑class squad. “Since breaking through, I’ve improved enormously thanks to our coaches and the quality of my teammates. As many of the legends who were there at the start of my career move on, I’m eager to begin the next chapter at this fantastic club.” Since his debut in a Champions League match against Feyenoord on 21 November 2017, Foden has amassed 369 first‑team appearances and found the net 110 times. In the 2025/26 campaign he featured in 50 games, scoring ten goals and delivering seven assists, underscoring his importance to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Along with former teammates John Stones and Bernardo Silva—both of whom departed the Etihad this summer—Foden stands as the most decorated player in Manchester City’s history. His trophy cabinet includes twenty major honours: six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League, three FA Cups, five League Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, one FIFA Club World Cup and three Community Shields.
Sky Sports analyst Laura Hunter offered a nuanced take on the midfielder’s situation. She described Foden as “the curious case of a once‑celebrated boy wonder who has, of late, become something of an afterthought.” She noted that his omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad, while expected, was nevertheless disappointing for a player around whom England had built its continental ambitions. Since then, the 26‑year‑old has shown only intermittent flashes of the brilliance that once made headlines, struggling with consistency.
Guardiola intervened on several occasions last season, publicly affirming that Foden remains a “top, top player,” yet it was evident that the manager no longer relied on him to deliver in the biggest matches. Against that backdrop, the timing of the new contract appears puzzling to some observers.
However, Hunter points out a logical rationale: with Bernardo Silva’s departure this summer, City have a sizeable gap in midfield, and Guardiola himself has also left the club. Foden still possesses a unifying presence on the pitch and enjoys a strong connection with the fanbase, thanks to his Manchester roots and his inventive, free‑spirited style of play. The next phase of Foden’s career will largely depend on how Enzo Maresca, who knows the player intimately, can unlock the full extent of his talent.
The new deal signals that the club believes the coming years could represent the peak of Foden’s abilities—a calculated gamble that many think is worth taking. In addition to the main story, the release also listed several transfer rumours and movements across the Premier League and Europe, ranging from Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson (£116 million) to Leicester City’s Jeremy Monga (£10 million), and included notes on players such as Pierce Charles, Mathys Detourbet, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Reigan Heskey, Jahmai Simpson‑Pusey, Luca Fletcher, and the free transfer of Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid, as well as John Stones being released. Overall, the new contract not only secures Foden’s services for the foreseeable future but also underscores Manchester City’s intent to maintain continuity and ambition as they navigate a post‑Guardiola era, aiming to stay at the summit of English and European football.