Exclusive: Phil Foden now ready to move abroad amid Man City contract delay

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(Credit: Imago) Thu 26 March 2026 12:15, UK Phil Foden is ready to move abroad if his contract situation with Manchester City cannot be resolved, sources have told Football Insider.The England international is set to enter the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium this summer, but he and the club hierarchy have been unable to reach an agreement regarding a new deal so far. Foden is frustrated by his lack of gametime for the Citizens of late, and sources have indicated that he is prepared to move abroad if he and the club cannot reach an agreement in the coming months.

City’s transfer plans are set to see them try and strengthen once again in the summer, and while a sale of Foden is far from their ideal scenario, they would prefer to see him head to a different league rather than remain in England. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Man City ready to push towards Phil Foden contract resolutionFootball Insider recently revealed that City are likely to accelerate towards a new deal for Foden in the coming months, and they are keen to avoid the possibility of him heading elsewhere.

Foden’s lack of football has also seen his position in the England XI called into the question in recent weeks, and it has now become clear that he is not afraid to take on a change of scenery this summer if a solution with City cannot be reached. City are still keen to keep their all-conquering boss until at least the end of his contract in the summer of 2027, but Guardiola has dropped several hints of late to suggest that he could be ready to take a step back.