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Phil Foden has reached an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
The 25-year-old’s current contract was due to expire next summer but fresh terms will keep him at Etihad Stadium until 2030, with the option of another year.
Though midfielder Foden has struggled for form in recent months and has not scored since 14 December, a new contract signals a commitment from both parties to continue working together.
Foden came on as a substitute in Monday’s six-goal thriller at Everton, which leaves City five points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
The midfielder will be hoping to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
Last month, boss Tuchel said Foden’s place in the 24-man squad is not guaranteed despite being the only player to start both games in England’s final camp before the tournament.
Foden was given his first-team debut as a 17-year-old by boss Pep Guardiola and has gone on to make 365 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League and two FA Cups.
