According to recent reports, Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is on the verge of penning a new, long-term deal with the club. The 18-year-old won the Premier League title with the Citizens last season, and Pep Guardiola has decided to retain his services for the long-term so that he can nurture him into a world-class player in the coming years.
The Rapid Growth Of Phil Foden
The City youngster can be considered as one of the brightest young talents in England following his incredible displays in the lead up to the Under-17 FIFA World Cup triumph with England back in 2017. Foden spent his entire youth career playing for Man City and finally managed to break into their first-team last season when he made eight appearances under Guardiola.
His performances caught the eye of the Spanish manager who has decided not to send him out on loan this year so that he can continue with his development under the watchful eyes of the City boss.
Guardiola’s faith has reflected in his recent cameos as a substitute at the Etihad Stadium. The 18-year-old has featured in 10 matches for City this season, scoring once while setting up two other goals in all competitions.
What Does Foden Add To Guardiola’s Team?
The English wonderkid can pick out a final pass and is also not afraid to take on the opposing defenders on his own so that he can make a real difference in the attacking third. Foden is a game-changer who also has tremendous ball control and is very quick and agile in midfield which makes him a menace to deal with currently.
Was It A Clever Move To Secure Foden’s Long-Term Future?
It could be a clever piece of business by City if the Stockport born prospect ends up penning a new contract in the coming days as he has a very promising career ahead of him in English football.
Moreover, Guardiola still needs to appoint a long-term successor to Fernandinho who is in the twilight years of his career, so Foden can exactly be that player to fill in for the Brazilian once he decides to move on to greener pastures.
