Pep Guardiola has vowed to share his fate with Manchester City.
Manchester City officially announced on Monday (Korea time) the extension of his contract with Guardiola. It is not "1+1" but 2 years. Manchester City said, "I extended my contract with Guardiola by 2 years. The two-year contract with Guardiola was full of success. Now he will lead the team for over 10 years."
Guardiola said, "I have a really special feeling for the team because I experienced an amazing time during my ninth season at Manchester City. My goal is to win more trophies." Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Almubarak said, "I am glad that Guardiola and Manchester City continue their journey. His dedication, passion and innovative thinking create a new game."
Guardiola took the helm of Manchester City in July 2016. He signed his first contract with Manchester City for three years. He signed three new contracts to extend the contract period three times, in May 2018, November 2020, and November 2022. His contract will end at the end of this season. Guardiola extended his contract for two more years, ending his relationship with Manchester City for more than 10 years.
Guardiola changed the fortunes of the English Premier League at Manchester City. He lifted the trophy six times at the EPL. In the last season, he achieved his first four consecutive wins. His breakthrough of 100 points (32 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses) in the EPL for the first time in a single season (2017-2018 season) is also a milestone that Guardiola achieved.
In the 2022-2023 season, he topped the European Champions League (UCL), winning the EPL and FA Cups, and piling up a golden tower of treble (triple crown). Guardiola presented a total of 18 Torpes to Manchester City, including the League Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
It is a new beginning. Manchester City is in a slump due to injuries sustained by its key players before the A-match break. It has lost four straight EPL matches in recent years, including two consecutive EPL matches. It has been 18 years since 2006. It is the first humiliation in Guardiola's career.
The battle begins again. Coincidentally, Son's first opponent after signing the new contract is Tottenham. Manchester City will play the 12th round of the EPL 2024-2025 season against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Guardiola held a press conference against Tottenham on the 23rd. "The negotiations were over in just two hours. I don't know if I'm arrogant, but I think we deserve to continue what we've been doing for the past few years," he said.
He also talked about realistic situations. "I want to stay for two more years, but if the results are not good, it might not be two years," Guardiola said. "We have legendary players in our team, but if we fail to produce results, fans and the chairman ask what is happening, and you have to change. Everyone is under pressure. I have a contract, but I might not be here within a month."
Manchester City is accused of violating 115 financial regulations. If convicted, it faces the possibility of relegation from the Premier League along with a point cut. With the trial starting, next year's conclusion may be reached. 먹튀검증
Guardiola has complained that everyone wants Manchester City to be punished. "We are innocent until proven guilty," he said. "Of course people know we want to be punished. I can feel it. I will wait and see, and I will explain after the final conclusion."
"I will not consider my future whether I stay here or fall to the third division (League 1). If we are in the third division, we are more likely to stay than if we are in the Champions League," he said sarcastically.