Pep Guardiola contract: Manchester City manager signs two-year extension
While in Manchester, Guardiola helped City become just the second English men’s team to win the treble – Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League – in the same season.
They also became the first men’s team to win four consecutive English top flight titles and score 100 Premier League points in a single season.
Manchester City chairman Hadoun Al Mubarak added: “Like every Manchester 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 football. pattern.”
“His thirst for progress and success remains insatiable and our players and coaching staff, the culture of our club and the English game as a whole will continue to be direct beneficiaries.”
City are second in the Premier League this season, five points behind leaders Liverpool and have lost four consecutive games in all competitions.
This is the first time in his coaching career that Guardiola has suffered so many consecutive defeats – not including penalty shootouts.
The Spaniard’s new contract comes as City await the outcome of a disciplinary case brought by the Premier League. 115 charges The alleged breach of league financial rules, which the club denies, could bring huge sanctions if found guilty.
Guardiola has always supported the club And said critics need to wait for the final verdict in the case before rushing to condemn.
He becomes the longest-serving manager in the Premier League since Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool in the summer.
