Manchester City stance on Phil Foden contract extension revealed amid future doubts

The report cites that executives at the Etihad Stadium remain ‘very protective’ and ‘supportive’ of the club’s academy graduate, who has won six Premier League titles and a historic treble amongst a plethora of silverware since breaking into the first-team under Guardiola in 2017.

In addition to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, Manchester City were previously understood to be keen on securing the long-term future of Foden, a poster boy for the club’s academy and one of their own.

However, there has been talk of a possible parting of ways between Foden and his boyhood club during a period of transition for Manchester City, who are expected to have a busy upcoming transfer window under the stewardship of sporting director Hugo Viana.

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It is inconceivable that Manchester City see Foden leave the club this summer, particularly given the support he has from senior executives behind the scenes as well as from Guardiola, who has been very patient with the 25-year-old over his dips in form in the last two seasons.

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There is a wider acceptance that Foden is going through an almost inevitable trough after years of unprecedented success on the pitch with Manchester City, having also been a regular for England over the years.

Foden will certainly be backing himself to win his starting place back next season but should he express a firm desire to leave – despite there being no belief that is unsettled or wants a move – Manchester City are not expected to stand in his way.