Manchester City is the club where Pep Guardiola has spent the most time since he became a coach.
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Pep Guardiola extended his contract with Manchester City two additional seasons. The Spanish technician is now linked to the English club until June 2027.
Eleven years spent in the Cityzens, if it goes after this new lease, and probably not one more. “I know that after this stage with City, I’m going to stop, for sure, it’s decided, more than decided. I’m going to go after this step with City, because I need to stop and focus on me, on my body “he warned during an interview given to Hype GQ.
Pep Guardiola feels that he arrives at the end of a cycle, a bit like at FC Barcelona in 2012. “The same thing happened to me with my coach post (at Barça): at one point, I thought it was enough. I went to get another challenge ”Recalls the former midfielder, who then took a sabbatical year before committing to Bayern Munich.
Guardiola galvanized by his detractors
The 54 -year -old coach comes out of a complicated season with Manchester City. During the year 2024-2025, he failed to keep the title of champion of England. His team was also released from the knockout stages of the Champions League, by Paris Saint-Germain.
The native of Santpedor knows himself particularly expected at the turn. “People await my failure?” Yes, yes, absolutelyhe certifies. And I am happy to welcome them. This gives energy (…) When you win six Premier League titles, there is a time when you come back down. It is human nature. Then, we should probably have transferred more players, but it’s very easy to say it afterwards … “.