“One-plus-one-year contract agreement” Guardiola ends up remaining in Manchester City!… “Possible large-scale squad rebuild”

Pep Guardiola is expected to stay at Manchester City.

Britain’s “The Athletic” reported on the 20th (Korea Standard Time) that “Coach Guardiola has agreed to a new contract with Manchester City,” adding, “The official announcement will be made within a few days.”

Guardiola is the best coach that will remain in Manchester City’s history. Manchester City changed after Guardiola took the helm in the 2016-17 season. Under Guardiola, Manchester City topped the Premier League seven times. Notably, it won the treble (PL, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup in England) in the 2022-23 season.

Guardiola and Manchester City will be out of contract in June next year. Manchester City want to renew the contract, but Guardiola has not made a clear statement. “Realistically, I would rather leave than stay. I have spoken with the club. For now, I want to stay. I will stay in the next season. We will talk during the next season.”

During the last pre-season, he gave an ambiguous answer, saying, “Nothing has been decided. I didn’t say I’m leaving. I don’t rule out extending my contract. I want to be sure if it’s the right decision for the club and the players.”

Recently, he mentioned Manchester City, saying that Manchester City would not be shaken even if he left. “I don’t know what happened at Manchester United,” Guardiola said, “I know how things work. If everything collapses just because one person leaves, it’s a bad sign for the club.”

Guardiola added, “Management may make mistakes, but they will solve them. They know exactly what needs to be done. If things get bad, management will find a solution immediately. They will be patient, calm and know what they have to do. There is no doubt. It seems like I can’t leave, but life goes on.”

Guardiola looked like he would leave Manchester City, but now there is a very high possibility of staying. “The Athletic” said, “Guardiola has agreed to a new contract. It’s a one-plus-one-year contract. He will lead 바로벳 for more than 10 years.”

He then explained, “The official announcement will be made in a few days. This is the news that Manchester City wanted. As Guardiola can mark his 11th year in charge of Manchester City, a large-scale rebuilding of the team may take place.”