Man City suddenly stopped all contract negotiations with Phil Foden

Phil Foden is enjoying his best season in a Citizens shirt, scoring 18 goals and providing 10 assists in 41 appearances in all competitions.

At the age of 23, Foden has made a total of 258 appearances for Man City, since November 2017, he has scored 78 goals and provided 51 assists.

Foden has won 16 trophies at club level, including five Premier League titles and one Champions League, and he was a key part of the Citizens side that won a historic treble last season.

Foden’s most notable achievement is probably when coach Pep Guardiola praised him as the best player in the Premier League, after the recent derby match with Man United.

In October 2022, Foden extended his contract with Man City until summer 2027 and is said to have tripled his salary to about £200,000 per week.

Recent reports have suggested that Man City are opening up talks with Foden over a new deal, but according to Football Insider, the Citizens are not expected to hold further talks until the end of the season. current prize.

It is understood that all parties are confident that a new long-term deal will be reached by the summer. It is known that the only problem is that Foden asked to play a more central role under Pep Guardiola in the new period.

“These are the most consistent matches I have ever played,” Foden told mancity.com. I also played in a new position, deeper, more of a midfielder and I enjoyed it.”

“I’m enjoying the season and in good form at the moment, so I want to maintain that, nothing more than that. For me, it gives me more freedom, picking up the ball more and doing more things. I really enjoy that every time I play there.”

“I wouldn’t say I’m world class, I think I have potential and that’s special for me,” Foden added.

Foden is hoping to finish the season on a high as City chase another treble, while he also wants to make an impact on international duty with England at Euro 2024 this summer.