Guardiola renews with Manchester City and will complete 10 seasons at the club

It is now official: Pep Guardiola (Sampedor, 1971), as we reported in MARCA on Tuesday, November 19, has renewed his contract with Manchester City until June 2026, with the option of a further campaign (26-27), thus completing a cycle, when it ends, of at least 10 seasons at the helm of an entity for which he signed in the summer of 2016.

"Manchester City means a lot to me. This is my ninth season here; we have had incredible moments together. I have a very special feeling for this football club. That's why I'm so happy to stay for two more seasons," were Pep's first words after signing his new contract.

I have a very special feeling for this football clubPep Guardiola, entrenador del Manchester City

The commitment, discovered on that day by 'The Athletic', consists of a one-year extension of the contract which, in principle, was due to expire in the summer of 2025. City had given the Catalan absolute freedom to decide his future, both in terms of years of contract and financial amount - it is estimated that the Sampedor coach earns around 19 million pounds a year, more than 20 million euros. It was, therefore, a decision in Pep's hands.

"His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiableand the direct beneficiaries of this will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our club and English football in general," said Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Manchester City chairman.

His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiableKhaldoon Al Mubarak, presidente del Manchester City

Guardiola's decision has been more personal than sporting, that is to say, he cared more about what his family thought than the possible wear and tear with the club and the players, as he still feels comfortable there. Not even his closest collaborators knew much about Pep's personal decision, which is now being forged in this new contract.

"I've said it many times before, but I have everything a coach could wish for and I appreciate it very much. Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my goal."

I have everything a coach could wish for and I appreciate it very muchPep Guardiola, entrenador del Manchester City

Pep has already been at the club for nine seasons, winning, among other trophies, the club's only Champions League (2023), as well as six Premier Leagues (we'll see what happens with the current one), a Club World Cup (2023), two FA Cups, four Carabao Cups, etc.