Phil Foden to land even bigger Man City pay rise because of Erling Haaland

Foden agreed in principle a new £150,000-a-week deal earlier this season but the pursuit of Haaland could force a review of those terms

Posted Sunday, April 03, 2022 by Dailystar.co.uk

Haaland and Foden could well be team-mates at Man City next season

Manchester City’s pursuit of Erling Haaland is set to land Phil Foden an even bigger pay rise.

A new long-term contract at City, worth £150,000-a-week, was agreed by the England winger - in principle - last October.

But that deal has yet to be signed, meaning Haaland’s expected arrival in the summer from Borussia Dortmund - on a massive £500,00-a-week - is certain to force a review of Foden’s financial terms.

Both players are the same age. Foden turns 22 in May, Haaland a couple of months later in July.

Yet while the Norwegian striker has amassed a prolific unrivaled goals record wherever he has played, Foden has won a lot more silverware with Pep Guardiola’s men.

And with England among the main contenders at this year’s World Cup finals in Qatar, the Stockport-born playmaker’s status as one of the planet’s greatest young talents is only going to soar.

That is why the Etihad hierarchy will have little choice but to return to the table and renegotiate a more lucrative package with Foden’s representatives - should they break their wage structure by bringing in Haaland in the close season.

The same could apply to other proposed contract talks looming at City - with Spanish midfielder Rodri and winger Riyad Mahrez.

However, it is securing Foden’s long-term future that is considered the number one priority inside the club.