Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear he wants Phil Foden to remain at the club for the whole of his career. As reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, Guardiola described the 25-year-old as a special player and highlighted his strong connection to the club.
He said:
Pep Guardiola confirms plan for Phil Foden new deal: You’re right, we want him to stay for many years. Hopefully he can stay all his career. He’s a special player, a Man City fan, from the Academy
Softfootball understands that Foden’s influence has been noticeable this season. He recently scored a late-minute winner in City’s 3-2 win against Leeds last weekend.
Foden has also made a great impact in the Champions League this season, scoring a brace in City’s 4-1 win over Dortmund in the Champions League.
Foden’s contract currently runs until the summer of 2027, leaving about 18 months remaining. Concerns are growing that City could risk losing him on a free transfer if a new deal isn’t signed by summer 2026.
The club is reportedly keen to reward his development with improved terms, but progress on an extension seems slow.
It appears that these discussions are being managed at a corporate level, separate from Guardiola and the coaching staff, meaning the manager’s hands are tied when it comes to influencing the negotiations.
With the final 18 months ticking down, Foden’s future is one to watch closely. Guardiola’s comments underline that the club wants him to stay, but time will tell if Manchester City can secure their homegrown star for the long term.
Fans will be hoping that Foden continues performing at the highest level while contract talks quietly unfold behind the scenes, ensuring that one of the club’s key figures remains central to Guardiola’s plans for years to come.
