‘I would like to continue here next season ‘ – Pep Guardiola’s bold statement on his future with Manchester City
Pep Guardiola (Source: Twitter)
Even if Manchester City wins the triple this year, Pep Guardiola has no plans to leave in the summer. In order to replace the original deal, which was set to expire at the conclusion of the current season. Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension in November until 2025. Since then, City have improved and won the Premier League this season, Guardiola’s fifth in six seasons. They are now focusing on the FA Cup and the coveted Champions League crowns.
With a treble on the line, Guardiola could solidify his position as a Premier League legend and refute the last critique of his leadership at City. The City manager, even if he achieves that, has no plans to retire this summer on a good note. “Right now I am not thinking about leaving but who knows, I am not thinking,” Guardiola was quoted as saying before later clarifying explicitly that he won’t leave in the summer.
They come from Spain or other countries here: Pep Guardiola
The 52-year-old asserted, “I would like to continue here next season here independent of the results. I would like it but I don’t know what going to feel like winning or losing the two chances we have ahead of us, my feeling I have a contract and when I sign I want to respect the club. I will stay next season while there are 110 breaches against us. Don’t worry, we will be there.”
Guardiola continued by saying that the 115 accusations brought against City by the Premier League won’t have an impact on his career. He also made notice of how different the managerial climate is in England compared to other European nations. “Here the environment is easier, the demands are high but the environment off the pitch, our lives as a manager is more comfortable,” Guardiola stated.
“Just to talk about Carlo [Ancelotti] or Julen Lopetegui. They come from Spain or other countries here. Maybe Roberto de Zerbi could speak…. All the managers here have been at other countries. But especially in Italy or Spain off the pitch, I’m not saying it’s better or worse, but the noise is ‘oh my god’. Here if you win you are a good manager if you lose you are a bad manager, so but after you go home and you prepare the next game. It’s more comfortable. Our life is better,” the Citizyens manager opined
