Pep Guardiola has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Premier League winners that would keep him at the club until 2025, stating he cannot be in a better position.
Since taking over at City in 2016, the 51-year-old former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager has won nine major trophies, including four Premier League crowns.
"I am delighted to be remaining at Man City for another two years," Guardiola said in a statement released by the club on Wednesday.
"I can't thank everyone at the club enough for believing in me. I'm pleased and comfortable, and I have everything I need to execute my work well."
"I know the next chapter of this club will be spectacular for the next decade," the Spaniard concluded. It occurred in the previous ten years and will happen again in the next ten since this club is so steady.
"It felt wonderful to be here from day one." I couldn't be in a better situation."
"I am thrilled that Pep's adventure with Man City Football Club will continue," stated City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
“He has already contributed so much to the success and fabric of this organisation, and it’s exciting to think what might be possible given the energy, hunger and ambition that he clearly still has.”
Guardiola's current contract at the Etihad Stadium is set to expire at the conclusion of the season.
During his stint with the club, he has had his contract extended thrice.
Guardiola, who has 271 victories from 374 games in all competitions as City manager, claimed negotiations about his new contract extension began immediately after the squad won the Premier League championship in May.
"The minute I don't feel that - for family reasons, or I have done all I want to achieve, or I don't feel comfortable with the team, or it's not a joy to battle for another Premier League - when these sentiments evaporate, I will move away," he said.
"That is natural in life." I am not everlasting. Every day we are here brings us closer to the end. That is normal.
"However, I get a sense there's something more I need to accomplish." That's how I'm feeling right now. That is why we continue to work together."
City are presently second in the Premier League standings, five points behind leaders Arsenal, and will play RB Leipzig in the Champions League last 16 when top club football returns following the World Cup in Qatar.
Guardiola's trophy cabinet at City includes one FA Cup and four League Cups, in addition to the league titles.
AFP
