Phil Foden has stated that Manchester City aim to go all-out in their bid to win the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
In an interview with FIFA, the midfielder outlined that the goal is to become the first ever winners of the competition.
City have been paired in Group G with Morocco’s Wydad AC, which they open their campaign with on June 18, before squaring off against UAE’s Al Ain and Italy’s Juventus – however, they could face either 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid or Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16.
“Speaking to a few of the lads, we’ve spoken about that – being the first on the trophy would be nice,” Foden said.
“So, that’s definitely the aim and, with the players that we have and the quality that we have in the team, I am pretty sure we’re more than capable of doing that.
“I feel that my personal goal would be just to enjoy it, compete against the best players and try to perform to the best of my ability. I think that’s me.”
Man City have a large following in the States, and Foden is looking forward to playing in front of their fans, some of whom could be seeing them for the first time.
“Travelling over here to see games would be really difficult, so I’m sure they are going to be buzzing to see us up close.
“They’ll get to see us play a match, so yeah, I’m really happy for them, and hopefully we can put on a performance and hopefully get the win for them.”
Man City touchdown in the US on the back of an underwhelming season after going trophyless for the first time since 2016-17.
The club finished third in the Premier League, crashed out of the quarter-final of the Champions League for the first time since 2012-13, and lost the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace.
