After Manchester City's win over Southampton in the PL2 play-off final, Simpson-Pusey expressed his desire to play for the first team. He feels that he has done enough with the under-21s and wants to take his career to the next level.

Simpson-Pusey said, "I just want to play first-team football, to be honest. I feel like I've done what I needed to do with the under-21s, and now I want to play first-team football." When asked if he might leave Manchester City, he remained unsure, but emphasized that he is ready for the challenge.

City's coach Ben Wilkinson praised Simpson-Pusey's performance, saying that he has had an "unbelievable football experience" and has shown his skills in big games. Wilkinson noted that Simpson-Pusey has performed well in high-pressure situations and has the potential to play for top teams.

Wilkinson added, "He's had a great season, and who knows what's next for him? But he can be proud of his academy journey, having lifted the Youth Cup and the PL2 trophy. He's ready to move on and play first-team football."