Pep Guardiola has insisted he might keep at Manchester Metropolis past the upcoming season.
The Spaniard has entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract, which formally expires on June thirtieth, 2025.
Following his Man Metropolis facet securing their fourth consecutive Premier League title — a novel feat in English soccer and simply one in all 17 trophies the previous Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has received throughout his eight years on the Etihad Stadium thus far — Guardiola admitted he’s ‘nearer to leaving than staying’.
Many are even tipping the Spaniard to change into the following England supervisor following Gareth Southgate’s departure after the Euro 2024 closing.
Nonetheless, talking at a press convention forward of Saturday’s pleasant conflict with Italian giants AC Milan at Yankee Stadium in New York, Guardiola insisted there may be nonetheless an opportunity he might keep and that nothing has been determined but.
“I didn’t say I used to be leaving,” he mentioned (through BBC Sport).
“9 years on the similar membership is an eternity. I don’t rule out extending the contract. I wish to ensure it’s the proper resolution for the membership and the gamers.
“After I resolve, I’ll discuss with my CEO and sporting director. However I wish to begin the season, and take a look at how every little thing goes and the way linked we’re. After, we are going to see.”
For now, Guardiola will stay targeted on getting ready his facet for the 2024/25 Neighborhood Protect curtain-raiser towards Man Utd at Wembley on August tenth. Earlier than then, the Cityzens face difficult friendlies towards Barcelona and Chelsea, after that aforementioned conflict with Milan.
