Guardiola Opens The Possibility Of Extending His Contract At Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and tennis legend Andre Agas. (Doc. Instagram/@mancity)

JAKARTA Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given an open signal regarding his future at the club. Previously, Guardiola had given a signal that he would leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of his contract which expires in 2025.

However, ESPN reported, July 27, during a press conference session during City's pre-season tour in the United States, the Spaniard stated that he had not closed the possibility of extending his tenure in Manchester.

"I know maybe I didn't say it right at the right time, when we won the Premier League, but I said that I've been at Man City for eight years so I won't stay here for another eight years," Guardiola told ESPN.

"That's why I'm closer to leaving than staying. But I'm not saying I'm leaving. When I leave, I'll say I'm gone. But I haven't said it yet," he continued.

"I will not completely rule out the possibility of extending the contract. I just want to make sure this is the right decision, not only for me, but also for the club," said Guardiola.

Guardiola is currently preparing his ninth season as City coach, making him the longest term of his coaching career after four years at Barcelona and three years at Bayern Munich.

Since arriving in City in 2016, Guardiola has achieved extraordinary success by winning six Premier League titles, including four consecutive titles, as well as the Champions League.

Guardiola's last contract was extended in November 2022, and previously many predicted he would look for a job as a national team coach after his contract expires in 2025.

"I haven't considered it yet because I haven't decided to leave," he concluded.

With this statement, Manchester City fans certainly hope the manager can extend his term of service and continue to bring success to the club.