A new mural of Manchester City star Phil Foden has been unveiled in his hometown of Stockport. It’s fair to say it’s caused quite a stir.
Foden, 22, won his fourth Premier League title this year with his boyhood club City. Under manager Pep Guardiola, the youngster has gone from strength to strength - amazing fans in Europe and back home.
He bagged his second consecutive PFA Young Player of the Year title this week. Foden is undoubtedly the pride of Stockport.
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It’s no surprise that a mural has been commissioned in his hometown... but its unveiling has prompted a mixed reaction.
On the corner of Wycliffe Street and George’s Road, near the town centre, the mural features a monochrome portrait of the Citizens star. But many on social media say it looks like another England player.
“Ross Barkley signs for City…” joked SPGEE2020 on Twitter. Glyn Dixon added: “Looks like Ross Barkley.”
“Who made this…like seriously,” laportapotty asked. Other said they felt the mural bore a resemblance to another City player - Portuguese international Joao Cancelo.
Søren Langelund quipped ‘Cancelo much?’, and MCFC_Tee also joked: “Not another Cancelo mural.”
Luke, who runs the MCFC Lads Twitter account that share the image, told the MEN: “I think the mural represents Phil Foden perfectly. He is a role model to the young people of Stockport and Greater Manchester."
