Foden Eager to Bounce Back After Touch Season 

Phil Foden has spoken candidly about his desire to return to top form after a difficult 2024/25 season with Manchester City.

After being a standout performer in City’s historic fourth straight Premier League title in 2023/24, Foden struggled to maintain his momentum last season as both personal form and team performances dipped.

However, following a brief but crucial period of rest, the 25-year-old marked his return in emphatic fashion during City’s 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening FIFA Club World Cup fixture. Foden scored early and later delivered the corner that led to Jeremy Doku’s goal.

Speaking after the match, Foden admitted: “It was a difficult season. I’m not going to lie, it was not the best. But I got a little bit of time off, rested. New start, new me. Just looking forward to the season. The hunger inside me is back and I want to prove people wrong.”

Long-Awaited Rest

Following his involvement with England at Euro 2024, Foden acknowledged that sustained breaks have been rare in his career.

“Not a lot of footballers these days get much time off, so it was very important,” he said. “I struggled to switch off completely but I just rested with the family, did my own thing and stuff. I needed it.”

Now refreshed and focused, Foden hopes to reignite his form and contribute significantly as City target further success in the new season.