Manchester City are undoubtedly the best team in Europe, proven by the team’s treble-winning campaign last season. Pep Guardiola’s Man City had dominated the Premier League for the past five seasons, but his failure in the Champions League had tainted his domestic dominance.
Last season spelled the beginning of a new era for Guardiola’s Manchester City as the team not only dominated English Football but also won the only trophy that had been missing in their trophy cabinets for the past three decades – the Champions League. This was only possible due to Guardiola’s experimentation to try players at different positions required for any given moment.
Foden desires for central position in Man City
Phil Foden is one of the most exciting English talents in recent times. Dubbed the “Stockport Iniesta” by fans who believe the Englishman to be as talented as the Barcelona legend, Foden has been an integral part of Guardiola’s Man City team after earning promotion to the first team in 2017. He became the youngest Premier League winner when he received his first medal in 2018 as an 18-year-old.
Foden has since won fourteen trophies under Pep Guardiola, with last season’s treble-winning campaign being the highlight of his career. The England international did not play as much as he would have wanted due to Jack Grealish’s phenomenal displays, despite making 32 Premier League appearances, but mostly as a substitute.
After the departure of Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden is now eyeing a more central role under Pep Guardiola. The manager is known for trying players in different positions and bringing the best out of them. Foden may benefit from that in the upcoming season. The youngster expressed this wish in 2021: “Growing up, I’ve always played in one of the 8 or 10 roles. So, I’d like to see myself playing there one day, in the middle.”
What is Phil Foden’s new deal?
Phil Foden signed a contract extension at Man City last October that would keep him at the club until 2027. According to Boardroom, Foden earns $266,143 weekly at City, making him one of the club’s highest-paid players. He’s also the third highest-paid English-born player in the Premier League, below only Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish.
City will hope for Phil Foden to continue at the club for as long as possible. The Englishman understands the club’s history, having come through the youth ranks alongside Jadon Sancho, who now plays for Manchester United.
Will Foden get his wish to play a central role for Manchester City soon?
