Brilliant Phil Foden was scrapped by Thomas Tuchel for England’s World Cup squad. A big blow for the 26-year-old. His mentor Pep Guaridola had coached the English winger to world-class and self-described to play for the Three Lions (49 games since 2020). In the past season, however, Foden has shown dips in form. Now it could be coming to an end at City as well, this should be exploited in Milan.
10 goals in 50 games last season, and rarely in the match-deciding role we have become accustomed to. With his contract expiring next summer and Guaridola finished at City, the attacking midfielder faces an uncertain future at the Etihad.
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AC Milan want to bring Phil Foden to San Siro
So far, there have been no reports that Foden and City are negotiating a contract extension, Ruben Amorim and AC Milan intend to take advantage of this.
According to Tuttosport , AC Milan are very interested in signing Foden, and are therefore keeping an eye on the Englishman’s situation this summer.
In order to make a move towards Foden, Milan must sell Rafael Leao first, but the Portuguese himself has pushed for an exit.
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With Ruben Amorim coming in, AC Milan’s previous interest in Foden, the player with 110 goals and 68 assists in 369 appearances, has been revived.
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