- Pep Guardiola’s Man Metropolis contract was because of expire on the finish of the season
- The Spaniard, 53, has been in cost on the Etihad because the summer season of 2016
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Manchester Metropolis chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has backed Pep Guardiola to proceed breaking information after the supervisor prolonged his contract till 2027.
Six-time Premier League winner Guardiola has signed a two-year deal, which can see his time in cost tick over a decade.
Metropolis labored onerous to persuade the 53-year-old to supervise a interval of change, with the supervisor’s shut relationship with Al Mubarak a key part behind committing to the membership as soon as once more.
‘Like each Metropolis fan, I’m delighted that Pep’s journey with Manchester Metropolis will proceed; permitting his dedication, ardour and progressive considering to proceed to form the panorama of the sport,’ Al Mubarak mentioned.
‘His starvation for enchancment and success stays insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that can proceed to be our gamers and training employees, the tradition of our Membership, and the English sport at massive.
‘This renewal will take Pep past a decade of teaching Manchester Metropolis and the chance to proceed to re-write the managerial document books.’
Pep Guardiola has signed a brand new contract with Manchester Metropolis in a significant enhance to the membership
Guardiola has loved a shocking tenure with Metropolis since becoming a member of in 2016, successful 18 trophies
Guardiola, 53, has agreed a two-year extension with the Premier League champions
Guardiola (pictured with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak) has gained six Premier League titles
The Spaniard’s tenure on the Etihad will move a decade in cost together with his new contract
Many had anticipated him to depart on the finish of the season after a shocking spell in cost
Metropolis followers crowded funded a banner that learn in Catalan: ‘Pep Guardiola, we would like you to remain’
That Guardiola has provided readability over his future ought to galvanise a squad 5 factors behind Liverpool within the title race as they try and elevate an unprecedented fifth consecutive crown.
Metropolis face their rivals subsequent week after assembly Tottenham on Saturday at first of a vital run of fixtures earlier than Christmas.
The choice to increase additionally alleviates any potential issues of a managerial handover throughout a busy summer season that can see Metropolis compete on the Membership World Cup in America.
‘Manchester Metropolis means a lot to me,’ Guardiola mentioned. ‘That is my ninth season right here; we have now skilled so many superb instances collectively.
‘I’ve a very particular feeling for this soccer membership. That’s the reason I’m so joyful to be staying for one more two seasons.
‘Thanks to everybody for persevering with to belief and help me – The Proprietor, The Chairman Khaldoon, Ferran (Soriano), Txiki (Begiristain), the gamers and naturally the followers.
‘It has all the time been an honour, a pleasure and a privilege to be right here. I’ve mentioned this many instances earlier than, however I’ve every thing a supervisor may ever want for, and I recognize that a lot. Hopefully now we will add extra trophies to those we have now already gained. That will likely be my focus.’
