Al-Nassr offers 130 million for Phil Foden

 The Manchester City has been surprised in recent hours by a million-dollar proposal coming from Saudi Arabia.

The Al-Nassr, the team where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, has made an offer of 130 million euros to secure the services of Phil Foden, one of the stars of English football and a key figure in Pep Guardiola's plans

The move has caused a stir in the market because Phil Foden, despite not being in his best form, is still considered a fundamental player in the Catalan coach's scheme. At just 25 years old, the attacking midfielder is a central piece of the Citizen's project, valued for his talent and his connection with the fans, being one of the most valuable products from the club's academy.

Al-Nassr offers 130 million for Phil Foden

The interest of Al-Nassr is no coincidence. The Saudi team has been working to strengthen its squad with top players for a while, and after securing Cristiano Ronaldo as the main face of their project, they now aim to surround him with stars in their prime. The bid for Foden aligns with this plan: a young player with Champions League experience and recognized as a leader in the English national team.

The offered 130 million reflects the ambition of the Saudi club to make an impact in the market and attract players still at their peak. However, at Etihad, the stance is clear: Guardiola sees Foden as untouchable. Despite his inconsistent form last season, the coach has full confidence in him, considering him an essential part of his playing philosophy.

Foden himself, despite ups and downs in recent months, continues to have full support from the team and the board. For Guardiola, it's not just about his on-field contributions but also about what he symbolizes for Manchester City's project: a homegrown player bridging the academy with international success.

Reports from England state that the Manchester City leadership has no intention of entering negotiations, though they acknowledge positively the player's ability to attract international interest. On the other hand, Al-Nassr keeps alive hopes of persuading the player with an astronomical contract, a strategy that has succeeded in the past with other European stars.

However, the final decision does not rest solely with the English club. Foden is aware that at Manchester City, he is guaranteed continuity at the European elite level, competing each season for the Premier League and the Champions League, while a move to Saudi Arabia would mean a drastic change in scenario. The question is whether, at this stage of his career, he'd be willing to sacrifice sporting ambition for a lucrative contract.

This story echoes previous attempts by the Saudi league to sign big football names, though few have materialized. Most players who made the move did so towards the end of their careers, whereas cases like Foden would represent a significant coup of much larger proportions.

In Manchester, fans are adamant that they do not want to lose one of their most cherished players. Foden is seen as the future of the club, someone destined to become a captain and absolute leader in the coming decade. While the 130 million offer could be tempting for any entity, City doesn't seem willing to succumb to the allure of Saudi Arabia.

For now, the message is clear: Phil Foden will remain with Manchester City. Al-Nassr desires him and values him in extraordinary sums, but Guardiola and the club believe that some players simply are priceless.