Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a decision about his future with the Premier League champions. Guardiola, who has been leading the Manchester club since July 2016, has reportedly chosen to sign a new contract. There were speculations about Guardiola’s future, especially with City’s key figure Txiki Begiristain leaving at the end of the season. The news of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp departing Anfield at the end of the previous season added to the uncertainty surrounding Guardiola’s future. However, according to The Athletic, Guardiola has opted to stay and will be signing a one-year deal with the possibility of extending it for another 12 months.
The announcement of Guardiola’s contract extension is expected to come later this week, possibly before City’s match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. This news comes as a positive boost for City as they are currently in a tight race with Liverpool for the Premier League title. The defending champions are five points behind the Reds and have yet to face Arne Slot’s side. The upcoming clash between Liverpool and City at Anfield on Sunday, December 1 could be crucial in the title race.
If Guardiola completes the additional year in his contract, he will have been managing City for a decade. In a recent statement, Guardiola acknowledged the challenges of the job at the Etihad Stadium but expressed his determination to face them head-on. He said, “It is a tough challenge, but I am here. It will be a tough season — we knew that from the start. But this is what it is. I like it, I love it, I want to face it and lift my players and try it.”
Guardiola’s decision to stay at City will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team and their pursuit of the Premier League title. His experience and leadership will be crucial as they compete against strong contenders like Liverpool. The fans will be eagerly awaiting the official announcement of Guardiola’s contract extension and will be hoping for continued success under his guidance.
