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title: "Man City: Paul Robinson drops Phil Foden career claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Manchester City News"
published: "2022-09-29T16:40:02Z"
modified: "2022-09-29T16:40:02Z"
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# Man City: Paul Robinson drops Phil Foden career claim

**[Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) midfielder Phil Foden has been backed to see out the rest of his career at the Etihad Stadium by [Sky Sports pundit Paul Robinson.](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12532622/paul-robinson-frank-lampard-exactly-what-dele-alli-needs)**

### The Lowdown: City agree Foden deal

The 22-year-old still has [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-city/vertragsende/verein/281/vertragsendeJahr/2024) years remaining on his contract with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side, but the club will be keen to tie him down after making a name for himself in Pep Guardiola’s starting XI.

Recent reports claim that the Sky Blues have now reached an agreement in principle with the starlet over a new [six-year](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-city-foden-agreement-sources/) deal that will keep him in the northwest until 2028.

### The Latest: Robinson’s comments

Asked by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/phil-foden-expected-to-spend-entire-career-at-man-city-after-sources-contract-reveal-pundit/) whether he thought Foden would spend the rest of his career at Man City, Robinson said:

“I think he will.

“Why would you leave Man City? Where would you go? He is a local lad and the club have always shown great ambition.

“They are up there challenging at the end of every season. You could not be at a better club in this country.

“Yes, the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona are a huge draw because they are the biggest clubs in the world. But does he want to play in La Liga? I cannot see it.

“There is every chance that he will be a one-club man.

“Pep Guardiola will not be there forever though. Foden’s future may depend on what manager comes in to replace Guardiola.”

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### The Verdict: Fully deserved

Foden being rewarded with a new contract would be fully deserved given the hugely positive development he’s made under Guardiola.

During his time at City, the homegrown star has made [83](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/phil-foden/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/406635) goal contributions (scoring 48 times and assisting 35), and has got off to a flying start this season having made [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/phil-foden/leistungsdaten/spieler/406635) contributions in just seven top-flight outings.

The Stockport-born talent has played a significant role in the club’s success over the years, and he will no doubt continue to exceed expectations for many more campaigns to come.

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