Phil Foden is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Manchester City, a move that would keep the England international at the Etihad Stadium until 2030. After reaching a provisional agreement with the Carabao Cup winners, the 25-year-old is set to commit to a four-year deal, with an option for an additional year.

Foden's current contract is due to expire next summer, but City have moved quickly to secure the future of their academy product, who has been with the club since the under-nine level. Despite a challenging season that has seen his form dip and his place in the starting lineup come under threat, the club views him as a cornerstone of their long-term plans.

The Stockport-born playmaker has already etched his name into City folklore, making 365 appearances and scoring 110 goals for the club. His trophy cabinet is nothing short of remarkable for a player still in his mid-20s: six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups, and the 2023 Champions League crown. In the 2023-24 season, he was named both Footballer of the Year and PFA Player of the Year, netting a career-best 27 goals.

However, the last two seasons have been a different story. After a promising burst of six goals in five games during the autumn, Foden has failed to find the net in his last 25 appearances for City—a drought that has tested his resilience and raised questions about his form. Still, the club's faith in him remains unwavering.

While City are preparing to lose captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones in the summer, Foden's new deal places him among a growing group of stars tied to the club into the 2030s. That list includes Erling Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, Antoine Semenyo, and Rayan Cherki—a clear signal of City's intent to build a dynasty around youthful talent.