'He never hides behind the scenes' - could Foden be Man City captain one day?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants "special player" Phil Foden to commit his long-term future to the club.

The 25-year-old came through City's academy and is approaching 350 appearances for the senior team to date, scoring 106 goals.

Foden's current contract is scheduled to expire in 2027 and Guardiola would like to see that extended.

"Hopefully he can stay all his career here," said the City boss, who offered no update on the progress of negotiations over a new deal in his pre-match news conference on Monday.

"He is a special player, a Man City fan, from the academy."

After his double against Leeds, the England international, who has found his form again this season having had nine goal involvements in 17 games, said he now sees himself as one of the leaders of the team.

When asked about it, Guardiola added: "On the pitch, he's always been like that.

"Vocally he is not a guy who talks much in the dressing room but, on the pitch, he never hides behind the scenes."

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