Football fans, rejoice! ⚽️ Manchester City's very own Phil Foden has just been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year! 🏆
At just 24 years old, Foden played a massive role in helping Man City clinch their fourth consecutive Premier League title last season. Talk about a winning streak! 💪
With 19 goals and 8 assists, Foden was a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. His performance was pivotal as City edged out Arsenal to seize the title on the very last day. What a nail-biter! 😱
\"To win this award is something very special and it is one that I am very proud of and grateful for,\" Foden shared. \"To be recognized this way by your fellow professionals means everything and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.\"
He didn't forget to shout out his team, adding, \"I also want to pay special thanks to Pep, the City coaches and all my teammates as they help me to try and get better every single day.\"
And guess what? Foden isn't stopping there! He's already got his eyes set on a fifth successive Premier League crown after starting the season strong with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea. 🥅🔥
\"Last season was another very special one for everyone at the Club but now all our focus is concentrated on trying to achieve more success this term,\" he said.
Foden also bagged the 2023-24 Premier League Player of the Season award and was named the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. 🥇
Manchester City's Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain, couldn't be prouder. \"Everyone here is so thrilled to see Phil win this award. To have your fellow professionals recognize you in such a way is very special.\"
\"Phil embodies everything we stand for at Manchester City. He is a supremely talented player but is someone who always strives to seek to improve.\"
Here's to Phil Foden, a true football superstar lighting up the Premier League! 🌟🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
