Massive news emerged overnight for Manchester City. Sam Lee has reported for the Athletic that Pep Guardiola has agreed on a new deal to continue as manager at the club. The news of Guardiola’s extension removes an air of uncertainty that has surrounded the world champions. Sam Lee’s report confirms that Manchester City can now move forward with Guardiola’s future secured. That is huge for the club going forward.
Sam Lee has reported that Pep Guardiola has agreed to a one-year contract extension. Furthermore, Lee reports that Guardiola’s new deal includes the option of a second year. Lee adds that an official announcement on Guardiola’s contract extension is expected in the coming days. Lee’s report puts to bed any concerns that this would be Pep Guardiola’s final season as Manchester City manager.
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Sam Lee’s report is massive news for Manchester City. Firstly, it puts to bed any doubt surrounding the future of Pep Guardiola. That allows the club the opportunity to plan for the future with arguably the best manager in the game tied down for at least another year. The option of a second year included in the deal does give the impression that Guardiola is up for the task of rebuilding the Manchester City squad.
Secondly, you do get the impression that Manchester City’s plans for the future are falling into place. Hugo Viana is set to take over as City’s director of football next summer. He will now be working together with Pep Guardiola to plan for Manchester City’s future. Also, Harry Pratt has reported for the Mirror has reported that Manchester City are increasingly confident that Erling Haaland will sign a new deal with the club. With the Pep Guardiola domino falling it would appear to be a matter of time before the Erling Haaland one does as well.
But more importantly, Pep Guardiola’s future is now secured. Manchester City have pulled off a massive coup by extending Guardiola’s contract as per Sam Lee’s report. The air of uncertainty that had surrounded Manchester City has now been removed. Now all that awaits is official confirmation of the deal. When that does come it will allow Manchester City and their fans a brief moment to celebrate before the Premier League returns this weekend. Manchester City host Tottenham at the Etihad.