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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has spoken for the first time since he signed a contract extension with the Premier League club.
Guardiola’s deal was set to expire in the summer of June 2025, but he has now agreed fresh terms with the champions.
The new contract runs until 2026, with the option for a further year.
The Spaniard has now admitted he now has “a special feeling” for City.
“I have a really special feeling for Man City. That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons,” Guardiola said.
“Thank you to everyone for continuing to trust and support me.
“Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won.”
Guardiola has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.
Since taking the helm at Manchester City in 2016, Pep Guardiola has firmly established himself as one of the most successful managers in the club’s history. Under his leadership, City has not only secured six Premier League titles, further cementing their domestic dominance, but has also achieved the remarkable feat of winning their inaugural Champions League trophy, a triumph that solidified his legacy in European football.
Having enjoyed remarkable stints at both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Guardiola now faces the final stretch of his current contract with Manchester City, which will conclude at the end of this season. With his legacy firmly established, many are speculating on whether he will choose to extend his tenure or pursue new challenges beyond this campaign.
Speculation has been rife that Guardiola’s reign at Manchester City may soon be over, particularly in light of the ongoing investigation into the club’s alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. With 115 charges hanging over City, the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of this case has led many to question whether the club’s future, and Guardiola’s role in it, is secure.
