FODE TO JOY: Manchester City star Phil Foden the ultimate family man as he buys parents £3m house and even snubbed Prem title bash to go fishing with dad

PHIL FODEN, who left England’s Euro squad to give birth to his third child, has demonstrated that he is the epitome of the family man.

The 24-year-old Manchester City player took a plane home yesterday due to a “pressing family matter” while his partner, 22-year-old Rebecca Cooke, gets ready to have a baby.England and Man City star Phil Foden has proven he is the ultimate family man. The ace has left England's Euro camp to be with partner Rebecca Cooke for the birth of their third child The ace has left England’s Euro camp to be with partner Rebecca Cooke for the birth of their third child.Fans are now praying that Foden gets back to Germany in time for Sunday’s round of 16 encounter against Slovakia and England.

Along with his teammates, the playmaker has come under fire for a few poor performances throughout this summer’s competition.

Nonetheless, Foden’s dedication to and efforts on behalf of his loved ones are undeniable. Rebecca and the winner of the Treble are old school sweethearts who are said to have met at a party in Stockport.Their only children together are two-year-old True and five-year-old son Ronnie.

Additionally, the couple disclosed their third child’s impending arrival at a baby shower in April. Foden has rushed to Rebecca’s aid now that she is in need. Usually, Rebecca is the one who makes the arduous trek across Europe to watch him play football. And since he previously revealed that he cried when his first child, Ronnie, was born, he will be ready for another “special moment”.”I witnessed the birth,” said Foden. I walked out of the room, cried a little, then came back as if nothing had happened.”Generally speaking, I don’t cry in front of others. Although I like to be alone myself, I was in the room when it occurred, and it was a special moment.

Foden and Rebecca are childhood sweethearts who met at a party.

The loved-up couple share two children together in Ronnie, 5, and True, 2Credit: Instagram / @philfoden

Ronnie, his kid, is a social media celebrity with an astounding four million Instagram followers, which will help him pass the time while in the hospital.

He gained notoriety last month when, while City celebrated their most recent championship win, he boldly attempted to open a bottle of champagne.

Phil and Claire, their grandparents, who Foden gifted them a sumptuous £2.8 million property in 2018, will probably also pitch in.

Until Foden moved away in 2021, the three of them shared a bunk in the posh Cheshire home.

After that, he lavished £3 million on yet another property in the Prestbury area, where he currently resides with Rebecca and their kids.

Ronnie is a social media star and hit headlines for trying to open a champagne bottle.Foden has a strong relationship with his parents and bought them a £2.8m mansion in 2018.Foden’s parents are only five minutes away from their home, which keeps the family close-knit.

Additionally, it implies that the Premier League Player of the Year will still be able to go fishing with his father.Both of them enjoy bringing in anything with gills, be it catfish or carp.Additionally, six-time champion Foden forwent City’s 2018 festivities in favour of a scheduled fishing excursion with his father.

The ace has, in fact, brought his passion for a rod and reel to England’s Euro preparation camp in Germany.Foden states, “I’ve had a little bit of time to go fishing, so it’s been nice.” He claims to have caught several monsters in the surrounding lakes.

Foden loves a spot of fishing and uses it to unwind from football.

He often goes fishing with his dad and mates.

“I’ve caught some nice fish and some big ones.”

Foden acknowledges that not all of his colleagues share his passion for fishing, though.

“Probably about 95% of the football lads don’t enjoy it,” he had previously disclosed.

“When people learned that the odd one enjoyed fishing, they remarked, ‘What a weird sport to enjoy.'” They don’t get why you find it enjoyable.

They must, of course, go try it. It seems like the ideal pastime for taking a break and relaxing.

However, Foden maintains that he will always be in love with fishing since it allows him to cherish his bond with his father, Phil Sr.

Foden's family are in Germany to support his Euro endeavours Foden’s family are in Germany to support his Euro endeavours.The ace is hoping to return for the last-16 clash with Slovakia.

He added: “I was probably about six or seven and my dad had a fishing rod of his dad’s, and said we should go and try it out.

We eventually started attending every weekend once I fell in love with it. I vividly recall my very first catch.

“I was just learning, so it wasn’t very big.” However, it’s the thrill of receiving one for the first time.

“I believe that’s the excitement that entices you to return, but it’s also an opportunity for me to unwind and spend time with my dad.

“I just find it really enjoyable, and I think it’s really good after games when you have to rest your legs.”

“There are strategies. Knowing where to find the fish, where to fish, and how long to fish are all important.

“I fish simple when I get the occasional day off, but there’s a lot behind it. Even though I’m not an expert, I can still catch.

“I love sports in general, but I don’t do anything else besides fish.”