Phil Foden Agrees New Four-Year Deal with Manchester City

Manchester. England's 25-year-old midfielder Phil Foden has theoretically agreed to renew a new four-year contract with Manchester City. 

His current contract was set to expire next summer. However, with the new contract in effect, he will remain at the Etihad Stadium until 2030, with an option to extend the contract by an additional year.

Foden has been struggling to find his rhythm in recent months and has not scored any goals since December 14. However, this new contract makes it clear that both the club and the player are committed to moving forward together in the coming days. 

Foden came on as a substitute in the thrilling six-goal game against Everton on Monday. After that game, City is 5 points behind Arsenal, who are at the top of the Premier League, although City has played one less game.

Foden is looking to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Only last month, coach Tuchel said that although Foden was the only player to be included in the starting eleven in both games of the final camp before the World Cup, Foden's place in the 24-member squad was not yet confirmed.

Foden, who debuted at the age of 17 under Pep Guardiola's training, has played 365 games for City so far, winning the Premier League 6 times, the Champions League once, and the FA Cup twice.

Despite his recent dip in form, former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney has expressed the opinion that City should play Foden in every game. Speaking on BBC's 'Wayne Rooney Show', he said, 'I think he has to be in the team. I like watching him play, his small movements on the field and his ability to create space are amazing. I don't like seeing him on the bench at all.'