For years, Phil Foden was Manchester City’s crown jewel in waiting. Now, he’s no longer waiting — he’s leading.

With Kevin De Bruyne sidelined for much of the season, Foden has taken on more responsibility in City’s midfield and attack. Whether playing centrally or drifting from the right, his intelligence on the ball and creativity have kept City’s rhythm alive.

Pep Guardiola calls him “the most talented player I’ve ever coached,” and that’s saying something. Foden’s ability to break lines, control tight spaces, and score from distance has made him City’s game-changer when others are off their best.

But what stands out even more is his maturity. At just 24, he plays with the calmness of a veteran, making key decisions under pressure and lifting his teammates when it matters most. His performances in big matches — including a stunning brace against Arsenal — have silenced any lingering doubts.

Foden is no longer the future of Manchester City. He’s the now. And as the club hunts another title, he might just be their most important player.

Everton resmi merekrut striker asal Nigeria, Cyriel Dessers, dari Cremonese. Transfer ini senilai £9 juta dan diharapkan memberi opsi tambahan di lini depan The Toffees.

Dessers punya pengalaman bermain di Italia dan Belgia, serta dikenal sebagai striker yang rajin membuka ruang. Sean Dyche ingin menambah kedalaman skuad demi menghindari degradasi seperti musim lalu.

“Saya siap membuktikan diri di Premier League,” ujar Dessers. Ia akan jadi pelapis bagi Dominic Calvert-Lewin yang kerap cedera.

Everton terus berupaya membangun skuad lebih seimbang, terutama di sektor serang yang musim lalu kurang tajam.

Transfer ini bisa jadi langkah sederhana tapi penting bagi perjuangan Everton musim depan.