Phil Foden seeks fresh start with Manchester City under Enzo Maresca
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Phil Foden expressed his desire to repay Manchester City’s faith in him as he looks forward to a fresh start under new manager Enzo Maresca. Foden, who scored 19 goals during the 2023-24 season and was named PFA player of the year, has struggled with form recently, failing to score in his last 31 appearances. Despite his recent difficulties, he signed a new four-year contract with the club, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2030. Foden is optimistic about the upcoming season, stating he feels fully fit and is enjoying working with Maresca, who he has a prior relationship with from their time together at the club. Maresca will oversee his first match against Inter Milan in Hong Kong this Saturday.
- •Foden aims to repay Manchester City’s faith under new manager Maresca.
- •He signed a four-year contract keeping him at the club until 2030.
- •Foden scored 19 goals in the 2023-24 season but hasn't scored recently.
- •He feels fully fit and has a good relationship with Maresca.
- •Maresca's first match in charge is a friendly against Inter Milan.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start
- 6:05 AMBBC Sport — Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start
"Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
"Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:05 AMFoden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 6:05 AMFoden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
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