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Pep Guardiola has urged Phil Foden to become a “one-club man” at Manchester City, following Erling Haaland and committing his long-term future to the club.
Haaland is now tied to the reigning English champions until 2034 after agreeing a huge nine-and-a-half-year extension that will see him earn more than £200million in the process.
Meanwhile, it has been a difficult season for Foden, who seemed to lack his usual quality after last summer's Euro 2024 final heartbreak, but is showing signs of returning to his best.
Foden, who was crowned the Premier League's best player last season, scored twice in City's 6-0 thrashing of Ipswich on Sunday night and also registered an assist in the match.
The 24-year-old has scored five goals in his last three Premier League games and City want to tie him down to a new deal with Foden's existing contract expiring in 2027.
City are actively trying to extend the stay of several Etihad superstars and Guardiola gave a glowing review of Foden's talent while pleading with the playmaker.
Pep Guardiola has urged Phil Foden (pictured) to become a “one club man” at Manchester City following Erling Haaland (left) in agreeing a contract extension.
Foden scored twice in City's 6-0 rout of Ipswich on Sunday night and also registered an assist.
Guardiola urged Foden to become a 'one club man' by signing an extension and ending his City career
The City manager praised Foden's goalscoring ability during his analysis and urged him not to be tempted by any future interest from rival clubs.
“He shouldn't (leave),” Guardiola said when asked about Foden's future after the match after beating Ipswich to stay fourth in the Premier League standings.
“He can be a one-club man and finish his career here and play for many, many years.” At his age and with the number of goals, the number of games, the number of assists, his work ethic.
“The greatest quality is that around the area he has goals in his blood, in his bones and in his mind. He thinks: 'I'm going to score,'” Guardiola added.
'It's not easy to find. That's why I want to try to put central positions on it because it has a specific quality.
The England international has evolved into one of the best in the Premier League at City.
Foden signed his latest contract extension two years ago as a reward for becoming an influential first-team regular.
“We spoke many times over the last month or weeks, he was a completely different boy at the beginning of the season with some problems, because they are human beings and sometimes in a long race you have a setback, it's normal.
“But we're really happy that he's happy again and enjoying playing and that's really good for all of us.”
Foden signed his latest contract extension two years ago as a reward for his rise from the academy to becoming an influential first-team regular in Guardiola's star-studded squad.
Since then, he has become one of the Premier League's top talents and has played an influential role in the club's success along with success in England's major tournaments.