Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start

Phil Foden, the 26-year-old midfielder for Manchester City, is looking to repay the faith the club placed in him as he aims to make a fresh start under new manager Enzo Maresca. Although Foden, who scored 19 goals in the 2023-24 Premier League-winning season, failed to replicate that form in the previous two seasons, he signed a four-year contract extension last month, committing to the club until 2030.

Foden expressed his gratitude for the support from City, stating that it has helped him relax and focus on giving his best for the club. He praised Maresca, who recently took over from former manager Pep Guardiola, saying that he is excited to work under his leadership and has already formed a strong bond with the new manager.

Maresca emphasized Foden's importance to the team, acknowledging his talent and potential. The Italian manager expressed his commitment to helping Foden reach his full potential, both in terms of happiness and on-field performance. Despite the loss of Guardiola, captain Bernardo Silva, and defender John Stones, Foden remains optimistic about City's prospects for the upcoming season, believing that they can still achieve remarkable success.