Spanish manager Pep Guardiola has extended his contract with the Citizens, ending speculation about his long-term future at the club.
A little about the topic
The Citizens have announced that Pep has signed a new two-year contract with the club, keeping the Premier League champions in charge until 2025. The Spaniard joined the Etihad Stadium in 2016, meaning he will be with the club for nine years when his contract ends.
While at the Citizens, the Spanish coach has a scoring rate of 72.4 percent while his team has scored an astounding 921 goals under him. Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League four times, as well as one FA Cup and four EFL Cups.
What did Al Mubarak say about Pep Guardiola?
The Man City club chairman told the club’s website of his delight at the extension of the Spaniard’s stay, that he is delighted that Guardiola’s journey with Man City Football Club will continue. According to Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Pep Guardiola has already contributed a lot to the success and structure of this organization and it is interesting to think what could be possible given the energy, hunger and ambition the coach clearly still has.
Under his special leadership, their first team has achieved so much by constantly playing and constantly evolving, the style of Manchester City football that is admired by the whole world. Al Mubarak says that like every Man City fan, he is looking forward to what lies ahead.
Pep also mentioned how happy he is to be in Manchester. The Spanish coach said he was so excited to stay with the Citizens for another two years. According to Pep Guardiola, he cannot say enough thanks to everyone at the club for trusting him. Guardiola is happy and comfortable there. He has everything he needs to do his job the best he can.
From day one, Pep felt there was something special. He couldn’t be in a better place. Pep Guardiola says he still has the feeling that they can do more together and that’s why he wants to stay and keep fighting for trophies.