This season, Phil Foden (24 years old) has reached a milestone. In the absence of Kevin De Bruyne, absent for much of the season due to a long-term hamstring injury, the England international has become an essential element at Manchester City and in the eyes of Pep Guardiola. In the Premier League, the winger had his best season with 19 goals and 8 assists in 35 games, while he also scored five goals and provided four assists during the last Champions League campaign.
Honorable statistics for the England international. Extended by the Skyblues in 2022, Phil Foden is now under contract until 2027 but faced with interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, Manchester City would be ready to offer him a new golden contract before the start of next season . According to The Sun and the Daily Mailthe English Champions are ready to offer him a contract similar to that of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
Phil Foden, highest paid Englishman in history?
This contract would be accompanied by an exceptional salary of 375,000 pounds per week, or 440,405 euros, and would make Phil Foden the highest paid British player in history. In addition, the 1m71 left-hander would be extended for three additional seasons, until 2030 when Phil Foden will already turn 30. A real golden bridge offered by Manchester City in order to secure the future of its player, whose performances are the envy of the biggest European clubs, including Real Madrid.
“I never intended to leave Manchester City. I believed what the manager said. I believed in the process. When I wasn’t playing, I knew there were better players. The older I got, the more time passed, and the more opportunities came.”, recently confided the player of the season in the Premier League, about his rise to power. But before discussing this juicy new contract, Phil Foden is preparing to play Euro 2024, with the Three Lions.
