Phil Foden has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new long-term contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2030. The agreement was announced by the club, confirming that the 26-year-old will remain with his boyhood team for several more years.
This new deal replaces his previous contract, which was set to expire in 2027. Foden expressed his deep connection to the club, stating that playing for City has always been his ambition and that wearing the shirt is an honour. He acknowledged being part of a historic period for the club, marked by numerous titles, and emphasised a forward-looking approach to win more.
Foden also extended his gratitude to the club, staff, teammates, and fans for their continued faith and trust, hoping to repay them in the coming years. His commitment comes amidst speculation about a potential summer exit, which he has now put to rest.
Reuniting with Enzo Maresca
A significant aspect of Foden’s new contract is the return of Enzo Maresca as the new manager. Foden expressed excitement about working with Maresca again, highlighting his positive impact during the Treble-winning season. Maresca, a former City academy manager, served as Pep Guardiola’s assistant during the 2022–23 season before pursuing his own managerial career.
Maresca was chosen as City’s preferred replacement for Guardiola, who departed at the end of last season. During Maresca’s tenure as assistant, Foden saw a notable increase in his goal contributions, a progression that continued into the 2023–24 campaign, where he scored 19 goals and provided eight assists, earning him the Premier League Player of the Season award.
Foden believes he has improved significantly through working with the club’s coaches and world-class squad. With some of the legends from his early career moving on, he is looking forward to the next phase of his journey at the club.
Foden’s Impact and Future Development
Hugo Viana, Manchester City’s Director of Football, praised Foden, calling him a unique talent and a representation of the club’s academy values. Viana highlighted Foden’s creativity, dedication, and humility as key to his achievements. Having joined City at the age of nine, Foden’s success is celebrated across all levels of the club, from academy staff to fans.
Viana noted that at 26, Foden’s development is still ongoing, and the club anticipates seeing his continued growth in the coming years. Foden has made 369 appearances for City’s first team since his debut in November 2017, scoring 110 goals.
In the 2025/26 season, he played 50 times, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists. He is one of the most decorated players in the club’s history, having won 20 major trophies, including 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.
With the departures of Bernardo Silva and John Stones this summer, Foden’s role at the club is seen as increasingly vital. His new contract signifies the club’s belief that the upcoming period could mark his peak years.
Foden’s previous contract was set to expire in the summer of 2027.
He made his debut for Manchester City in November 2017.
The 26-year-old has won 20 trophies with City.
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Source: si.com
Freya Donnelly is the Sports Reporter at News-UK, covering tennis, cricket and athletics with seven years of reporting experience. She reported on Team GB through an Olympic cycle. She holds a degree in Sport and Media from the University of Brighton and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Brighton, she plays club cricket in the summer. “Listening is the most underrated skill in sports reporting.”
