Manchester City star Phil Foden unveils new venture

Manchester City star Phil Foden has joined a new team - signing up as a brand ambassdor for an urban jewellery company.

City and England midfielder Phil announced his collaboration with Cernucci.com by sharing photos wearing the brand's bling items on his Instagram feed.

Meanwhile the Manchester-based brand has hailed it a "special moment for football and jewellery".

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Blues favourite Phil informed his 7million followers on Instagram of the new venture saying: "Buzzing to join the @cernucci family as their first brand ambassador."

Modelling Cernucci's white gold chain and cuban bracelet, the 22-year-old from Stockport added: "Coldest in the game" followed by jewellery and splash emojis.

The jewellery brand, founded in the Northern Quarter, said in a statement: "Leading urban jewellery brand Cernucci.com is excited to announce their latest brand ambassador, Manchester City and England footballer Phil Foden.

"Widely regarded as one of England’s most gifted players, this is a special moment for football and jewellery. Foden and Cernucci represent a similar story making the collaboration a natural fit on both parts.

"From simple beginnings to mega milestones, both communities resonate with each other and aim to inspire.

"Cernucci is consistently pushing the boundaries when it comes to product design, this paired with Foden’s aspirational style makes for an exciting collaboration and definitely one to watch."

On Cernucci's website, Phil appears modelling his "top picks" from the range, including the white gold necklace priced at £79.99, bracelet priced at £69.99, and Cuban ring for £99.99.

Urban jewllery brand Cernucci was founded in the Northern