Manchester City ‘delighted’ as coach officially signs new deal, extending Etihad contract to 10 years

Manchester City are “absolutely delighted” that club icon Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract to continue at the Etihad.

There has been a lot of speculation about Guardiola’s job in recent months as his current contract with the club nears its end. Manchester City. The legendary coach is known to have dreams of one day managing the national team, with England, Brazil and Argentina named as potential options.

Guardiola He has also been advised to follow his good friend Txiki Begiristain from City, with the director of football having already announced his decision to leave at the end of the season.

But on Tuesday it emerged that Guardiola was in fact I plan to expand cooperation with the current champions of the Premier League.

City have now confirmed the deal, with their team declaring on social media that the club are “absolutely delighted” with the news.

Guardiola’s new terms will run until June 2026 and include the option of an additional 12 months.

Having joined the Citizens in the summer of 2016, the 53-year-old is ready to complete a decade in the Premier League.

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Pep Guardiola reacts to new contract

In an interview with club mediaGuardiola said: “Manchester City means so much to me.

“This is my ninth season here; we have experienced so many amazing moments together. I have special feelings for this football club.

“That’s why I’m so excited to stay for two more seasons.

“Thank you to everyone who continues to trust and support me – the owner, chairman Khaldun, Ferran, Txiki, the players and of course the fans… everyone associated with Manchester City. It has always been an honor, a pleasure and a privilege to be here.

“I’ve said this many times before, but I have everything a coach could want and I really appreciate it.

“Hopefully we can now add more trophies to those we have already won. That will be my goal.”

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak added: “Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep’s journey with Manchester City will continue; allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game.

“His desire for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of this will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our club and the English game as a whole.

“This extension will allow Pep to move beyond ten years as Manchester City manager and continue to rewrite the managerial record books.”

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City achieved what Barcelona and Bayern couldn’t

Guardiola’s signing of another contract extension at City shows how well the club have done in building everything around him, given his shorter spells at Barcelona and Bayern and the fact that Begiristain is leaving.

Of course, 115 charges still hang over City, although club officials are confident they will fight such issues.

There is no break clause in Guardiola’s contract, even if City are fined and relegated to the Championship.

Instead, City reporter Sam Lee suggested that the club’s relegation would encourage Guardiola to stay as he would enjoy the challenge.

The Catalan does have some pressing issues to deal with. Such is his and City’s amazing success that four defeats in a row is considered a serious problem.

City are struggling without their midfield talisman Rodri, although Guardiola will be confident he can turn things around.

City will look to end their losing streak when they host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad on Saturday evening.

City could also enter the market in January to provide Guardiola with a reliable replacement for Rodri while the Ballon d’Or winner recovers from a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Guardiola has an incredible record at City, having helped them win six of the last seven league titles.

The tactician also ended City’s bid for Champions League glory when they lifted the trophy in a historic treble in 2022/23.

Under Guardiola, City won numerous other trophies, including two FA Cups, four League Cups, one FIFA Club World Cup and one UEFA Super Cup.

Guardiola will continue to amaze Manchester City’s legacy