- Phil Foden has reportedly been given a pay rise as part of his new Man City contract
- England international agreed a fresh four-year deal at the Etihad Stadium earlier this week
- Foden lost his place in Guardiola’s starting XI from January but never considered leaving the club
Phil Foden has been given a pay rise as part of his new Manchester City contract despite falling out of Pep Guardiola’s starting XI in 2026, as per a new report.
Foden agreed a fresh four-year deal at the Etihad Stadium in principle earlier this week, which will keep him at his boyhood club till the end of the 2029-30 campaign.
Those close to the 25-year-old have already made clear that leaving Manchester City was never a consideration throughout negotiations, with the Stockport-born attacker’s commitment to his boyhood club unwavering amid a difficult spell on the pitch.
Phil Foden and Manchester City agree new long-term contract
Report: Foden handed pay rise despite struggles
According to Sam Lee of The Athletic, sources close to Foden’s new Manchester City contract have indicated the England international has received a pay hike as part of the agreement – despite his ongoing struggles for a regular starting berth under Guardiola.
The detail will raise eyebrows given the context of Foden’s season, with Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo having established themselves ahead of him in City’s attacking hierarchy since the turn of the year.
That City have nonetheless chosen to improve his financial terms underlines the regard in which the club holds the 25-year-old and the faith they retain in his ability to recapture the form that made him the best player in England two seasons ago.
What does the deal mean for Foden’s future at City?
Foden won his place back in Guardiola’s starting XI in the autumn of 2025 before losing it again from January – a period that prompted genuine outside speculation over whether a move away might suit all parties. The terms of his renewal suggest City never shared that view.
The 25-year-old was voted PFA Players’ Player of the Year for the 2023-24 campaign after spearheading City’s record fourth successive Premier League title – and the club’s decision to hand him both a long-term contract and improved wages reflects a belief that his best years in sky blue are still ahead of him.
Phil Foden’s numbers show adaptation rather than decline
With a domestic treble still within reach in the final weeks of the season, Foden will be hoping to contribute before the curtain comes down on what has been a complicated but ultimately decisive campaign for his future.
