Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
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"It has made me feel relaxed and I can just concentrate on being the best version of me and give back to the football club for them trusting in me."
— Phil Foden , Athlete
"Very good - a fresh start, a new manager and up to now, really enjoying it."
— Phil Foden , Athlete
"He [Maresca] reached out just after to see if it was OK, which was very nice of him, to show us this character and the person he is."
— Phil Foden , Athlete
"Phil is very important, like the rest. Knowing Phil from years ago, I know how good he is."
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
"I think we can win everything, but it's obviously hard."
— Phil Foden , Athlete
Key People
Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Enzo Maresca is a former football manager and player.
John Stones is a defender for the England national football team.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
Phil Foden is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.
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