Pep Guardiola agrees 1-Year contract extension with Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract extension, extending his tenure at the club to a decade.

While City have not commented on the story, first reported by The Athletic, multiple sources confirm the 53-year-old has decided to stay on.

Guardiola, who joined City in 2016, has overseen an era of unprecedented success, winning 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles. His current contract was set to expire at the end of the season. Reports suggest the new deal might include an option for an additional year, though this has not been confirmed.

Under Guardiola’s leadership, Manchester City became only the second English men’s team to achieve the Treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in the same season. They also hold records as the first men’s team to secure four consecutive English top-flight titles and to reach 100 Premier League points in a single campaign.

Despite their success, City are currently facing challenges. They sit second in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Liverpool, and are on a run of four consecutive defeats across all competitions — a first in Guardiola’s managerial career. Reflecting on their recent struggles after a 2-1 loss to Brighton, he said, “Maybe after seven years winning six Premier Leagues, maybe one year another team deserve it.”

Guardiola has previously signed contract extensions in May 2018, November 2020, and November 2022. However, his comments earlier this year hinted at uncertainty about his future. Speaking after City’s historic fourth consecutive league title in May, he admitted he was “closer to leaving than staying.” In October, he acknowledged the emotional toll of seeing long-time ally and director of football Txiki Begiristain announce his departure at the end of the season.

Uncertainty over Guardiola’s future has been linked to City’s dip in form. Additionally, the club continues to face a disciplinary case from the Premier League over 115 alleged financial breaches, which the club denies. Guardiola has consistently defended City, urging critics to wait for the case’s resolution before passing judgment.

With Guardiola’s agreement to stay, City retain the Premier League’s longest-serving current manager, following Jurgen Klopp’s departure from Liverpool last summer.