Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signs contract extension: Reports
The 53-year-old, who joined the club in 2016, has led City to six league titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League triumph as part of its treble win in 2023, along with a FIFA Club World Cup and four League Cups.
Published : Nov 20, 2024 07:55 IST - 1 MIN READ
File photo: Pep Guardiola’s current deal, signed in 2022, was due to expire at the end of this season. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract to extend his stay at the Premier League champions until 2026, British media reports said on Tuesday.
Guardiola’s current deal, signed in 2022, was due to expire at the end of this season. The new contract reportedly includes an option for a further year, according to The Athletic.
The 53-year-old, who joined the club in 2016, has led City to six league titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League triumph as part of its treble win in 2023, along with a FIFA Club World Cup and four League Cups.
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The Spaniard managed boyhood club Barcelona from 2008-12 and spent three years in charge of German giants Bayern Munich, winning three league titles at each club, before joining City.
City is second in the Premier League table, five points behind Liverpool after 11 games.