By Ashiadey Dotse
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed to extend his contract by another year, keeping him at the club until 2025.
While City has not officially confirmed the news, multiple sources say Guardiola has decided to sign the new deal, which could include an option for an additional year.
This extension will mark a decade since the 53-year-old Spaniard joined the club in 2016. During his tenure, Guardiola has guided City to unprecedented success, winning 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles.
His previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season. Despite City’s dominance under his leadership, the team has faced a challenging spell, losing four consecutive matches across all competitions—a first for Guardiola outside of penalty shootouts.
After a recent 2-1 loss to Brighton, Guardiola reflected on the team’s dip in form, suggesting other teams may be due for success after City’s long period of dominance.
Under Guardiola, City has become one of the most successful clubs in football history, achieving milestones such as winning the Treble (Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League) and earning 100 points in a single Premier League season. They were also the first men’s team to win four consecutive English top-flight titles.
Guardiola’s decision to stay comes amid uncertainties, including the departure of his long-time ally, director of football Txiki Begiristain, at the end of the season. Guardiola had previously hinted he was “closer to leaving than staying” and emphasised he would only stay if it was in the club’s best interest.
The manager’s future has been a topic of speculation, with some linking the City’s recent struggles to the uncertainty surrounding his plans. Meanwhile, the club continues to face a Premier League investigation into alleged financial rule breaches, with Guardiola publicly defending City and urging critics to await the outcome.
Guardiola remains the Premier League’s longest-serving active manager, following Jurgen Klopp’s exit from Liverpool earlier this year.
