Pep Guardiola's new Man City contract officially confirmed as TWO-YEAR deal as threat of punishment over charges looms

11/21/2024 03:00 PM

PEP GUARDIOLA has signed a two-year contract extension to remain manager of Manchester City.

The 53-year-old’s existing deal was due to expire at the end of the season with the club in the midst of a court battle with the Prem.

It was previously reported that Guardiola would sign a new rolling one-year extension.

But that is no longer the case, as the legendary Spaniard has extended his stay until at least 2027.

City announced the news on X.

The club first teased the announcement with a short, zoomed in clip of the former Barcelona manager’s eye.

Guardiola said: "Manchester City means so much to me. This is my ninth season here.

“We have experienced so many amazing times together. I have a really special feeling for this football club.

“That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons.

“Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have
already won. That will be my focus."

It will take his time at the Etihad up to a decade.

Guardiola joined City back in 2016 following the departure of Manuel Pellegrini.

He has won 18 trophies during his time in English football, including six Premier League titles — second in the all-time list behind former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (13).

But there had been speculation regarding his future in recent weeks amid the club’s legal battle with Prem bosses.

The hearing into City’s alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play has entered it’s 10th week.

City are currently facing 115 charges relating to their financial dealings between 2009 and 2018.

If found guilty, the Prem giants could face a significant punishment.

They may even be expelled from the top division.

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..

The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.