Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract, tied to 2030
Phil Foden has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a fresh four-year contract, the club announced on 22 July 2026. The 26-year-old said he is looking forward to "trying to win more" while remaining at the club where he grew up.
The deal includes an additional 12-month option and, with that provision, keeps Foden at City through to 2030. The winger described his continued stay as personal fulfilment, telling reporters: "To stay this long at the club is a dream really," he says. He also emphasised his anticipation at working under the new manager, Enzo Maresca.
City confirmed the length of the agreement and the option clause as part of the announcement on 22 July 2026. The new contract officially secures Foden, now 26, for four seasons with the possibility of a fifth via the 12-month option. Club communications noted his status as a player who has come through the ranks and remains part of the first-team plans.
Foden spoke about his motivation linked to silverware, stating he is keen on "trying to win more" at his boyhood club. The comment was offered in the context of his decision to remain in Manchester rather than seek pastures elsewhere. He framed the contract as an opportunity to continue contributing to the team’s ambitions.
Enzo Maresca, the incoming City manager, was highlighted in the announcement as someone Foden is looking forward to working with. The club pointed out Maresca’s previous role alongside Pep Guardiola, noting that he was Guardiola’s assistant during the 2022-23 treble-winning season. That shared coaching lineage was presented as a factor in the continuity of the squad’s approach.
The statement released alongside the contract news reiterated Foden’s ties to the club since his youth and the mutual commitment between player and club. Officials underlined the contractual terms and the option mechanism without disclosing further details on wages or other conditions. Foden’s words and the formal agreement were used to frame the signing as both a personal milestone and a footballing decision.
The new contract cements Foden’s place at Manchester City for the foreseeable future and confirms his stated desire to pursue more trophies with the team. His expressed gratitude at remaining with his boyhood club and his readiness to work under Maresca marked the announcement as a reaffirmation of his long-term commitment to City.