Manchester City have not had the smoothest season by their standards. The team have looked slightly off compared to previous years.
They are nine points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a game in hand. But they are already out of the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola has already secured the first trophy of the season in the form of the Carabao Cup.
Now, many Manchester City will players will have their contracts expired at the end of the season and many will enter the final year in their contracts next season.
So, there are already questions about changes in the squad. Some key players could leave in the summer.
There is uncertainty around a few positions. Also, the squad may need refreshing after another long campaign.
Pep Guardiola knows how important this period is. He has to make sure the core of the team stays intact.
That is why the club have started working behind the scenes. They want stability before making new additions.
Also, keeping their most important players will be crucial, especially with interest from other top European clubs.
There has already been movement in that direction. Talks have taken place during the international break. So, the club are pushing to secure one of their key players for the long term.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are now confident that they will agree on a new contract with Phil Foden soon. His contract will expire in June 2027.
There has also been interest from Bayern Munich. That has added urgency to the situation. So, Manchester City do not want to take any risks. They want to get this deal done quickly.
So, securing his future could be a key step in maintaining Guardiola’s core going forward.
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