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How Mail Sport exclusively revealed in May that Man City wanted Pep Guardiola to sign new deal to extend his stay beyond a decade
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How Mail Sport exclusively revealed in May that Man City wanted Pep Guardiola to sign new deal to extend his stay beyond a decade

  • Guardiola has committed in principle to a new deal which could last until 2027
  • Mail Sport had revealed chiefs wanted him to extend his stay beyond a decade
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Pep Guardiola has committed his future to Manchester City after agreeing a new contract in principle with the Premier League champions.

Guardiola is set to extend his contract which could last another two years until 2027, which would be a significant boost for City.

Mail Sport’s Mike Keegan revealed in May that Man City wanted Guardiola to extend his stay at the club and how club chiefs were handling his future.

Manchester City want Pep Guardiola to sign a new long-term contract that would see him extend his trophy-laden stay at the Etihad Stadium beyond a decade.

The Catalan, who has overseen an era of dominance since taking the reins in 2016, is out of contract at the end of next season.

He is yet to make a decision on what happens next and City bosses will support him in whatever he chooses, such is his stance at the club.

How Mail Sport exclusively revealed in May that Man City wanted Pep Guardiola to sign new deal to extend his stay beyond a decade

Man City keen to offer Pep Guardiola new deal to extend his tenure beyond a decade

City want Guardiola to sign significant extension to add to 17 trophies he has won

City want Guardiola to sign significant extension to add to 17 trophies he has won

Guardiola was seen speaking to President Khaldoon Al Mubarak after his title triumph

Guardiola was seen speaking to President Khaldoon Al Mubarak after his title triumph

However, Mail Sport understands they would like to see Guardiola, 53, sign a significant extension which would allow him to add to the 17 major trophies he won after arriving eight years ago.

City will not put any pressure on Guardiola and the decision will be his. It is also understood that he recently discussed the situation with at least one key player over dinner to gather their thoughts and feedback.

Should Guardiola decide to extend, the move would most likely ensure he will be at the helm when the conclusion of the Premier League’s investigation into the club – which saw them accused of 115 alleged breaches of financial rules – is reached.

On Sunday, Guardiola’s men beat West Ham to secure a sixth top-flight title in seven years and make it a historic four titles in a row. On Saturday they face rivals United in a repeat of last year’s FA Cup final, which they won 2-1.

Guardiola has already signed three new deals with City, who refused to comment when approached about the matter.

After City’s victory over West Ham, he seemed to suggest that an exit at the end of next season was the most likely outcome.

“The reality is that I am closer to leaving than to staying,” Guardiola said. “We talked with the club. My feeling is that I want to stay now. I will stay next season and during the season we will talk. But eight or nine years, we will see.