Pep Guardiola has officially put pen-to-paper on a new contract at Manchester City to take his time at the club beyond a decade.
As initially detailed on Tuesday about his future, the 53-year-old has agreed to a two-year contract extension at the Premier League champions.
The Spaniard’s deal was set to expire at the end of the season but he has squashed any rumours about his future with Thursday’s announcement.
Pep Guardiola ‘so happy’ to remain at Manchester City
‘Manchester City means so much to me,’ Guardiola said. ‘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.
‘Thank you to everyone for continuing to trust and support me – the owner, the chairman Khaldoon (Al Mubarak), Ferran (Soriano), Txiki (Begiristain), the players and of course the fans… everyone connected to Manchester City. It has always been an honour, a pleasure and a privilege to be here.
‘I have said this many times before, but I have everything a manager could ever wish for, and I appreciate that so much. Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus.’
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak added: ‘Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep’s journey with Manchester City will continue; allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game.
‘His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our club, and the English game at large.
‘This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books.’
The new extension will see Guardiola take his tenure on the blue half of Manchester beyond a decade – in a time which has proven a trophy-laden spell.
Guardiola was appointed City boss in 2016 and has won 18 trophies in charge – including six Premier League titles and their maiden Champions League triumph in 2023.
