Phil Foden is reportedly open to joining a club outside England if he leaves Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Phil Foden faces an uncertain future at Manchester City going into the upcoming transfer window. The 47-cap English international has entered the final 18 months of his contract, with Manchester City eager to strike an agreement on a new deal.
A few months ago, widespread reports suggested that the Englishman was closing in on signing a new contract with the Premier League giants. However, that is not true, and discussions between the two parties have faced delays in recent weeks. The situation has compelled Foden to consider a summer move outside England.
How has Phil Foden performed as a senior footballer?
Phil Foden has established himself as one of the highly acclaimed players in the Premier League since breaking into the first-team squad at Manchester City. Born in Stockport, the 25-year-old spent his formative years in England and graduated from the world-class academy at Manchester City.
The 47-cap English international has made significant progress in the last few years, becoming a regular for his club and country. Foden has made over 350 appearances thus far while chipping in with 110 goals and 66 assists. However, the player has entered the final 18 months of his contract, leaving Manchester City in a spot of bother.
What next?
Widespread reports have suggested that Manchester City’s decision-makers have been ready to ramp up their efforts to tie Phil Foden to a new long-term contract. The Premier League club’s eagerness to secure fresh terms makes sense, as the homegrown attacker has been a pivotal figure for the senior side for most of Pep Guardiola’s tenure at the Etihad.
While several attackers and midfielders have come and gone, Foden has been an ever-present at the Etihad in the last half a dozen years. However, recent reports have claimed that talks between the 25-year-old Englishman and Manchester City have stalled. That has compelled the academy graduate to mull over departing from the Etihad and joining a club outside England.
Foden’s frustrations are understandable, as even though he has made 41 appearances this term, he has started only three-quarters of those matches. So, with talks between the two parties facing delays, it will not be surprising to see the English international call time on his stint with Manchester City. Considering the player’s potential and exploits for Manchester City, he should attract many high-profile suitors if he indicates his desire to depart from the Etihad.
