Phil Foden names his pet dog after Manchester City teammate

Phil Foden has just announced on social media that he has bought a new pet dog and has named him after his close Manchester City teammate. The English winger has decided to name the dog ‘Rico’. He has not revealed whether or not that his close companion at Manchester City, Rico Lewis had anything to do with this or not. 

Both Phil Foden and Rico Lewis are an integral part of the Manchester City playing XI currently and have represented England at the senior level as well. They have spent a lot of time playing together for Manchester City and shared quality moments on and off the field.

Phil Foden’s new dog is named Rico 🐶 pic.twitter.com/SzKLh23oit

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Rico Lewis set for long-term future with Manchester City along with Phil Foden

Rico Lewis has disclosed the conversation he had with Phil Foden regarding Manchester City in the next five to six years. Lewis, 19, who turns 20 in November of this year, is a younger player than Foden, 24, who is an experienced player.

The fact that both players being Manchester City academy products unites them as they have seen how tough it is to break into a star-studded line-up. Foden and Lewis stand for the club's future and present, City. The two are good enough to play for the Sky Blues first team, and with continued dedication, they will only get better over time.

Both of the Manchester City players have the ability to be considered as all-time greats. One may argue that Foden has long been regarded as a top player. His compatriot might achieve the same reputation among supporters and analysts with more consistent playing time.

The six-time English Premier League champion was likewise not regarded as a world-class talent at the age of 19, as Pep Guardiola was progressively integrating him into the starting lineup. Foden has reportedly talked to Lewis about how amazing it would be to see both of them inside the Manchester City changing room as senior players in a few years.