Pep Guardiola continues to accompany Manchester City.
On the 20th (Korea time), global media 'The Athletic' announced that Guardiola agreed to a new contract with Manchester City' The terms of the contract were also disclosed. Dear Athletic signed a one-year contract with Guardiola that included a one-year extension option. Guardiola, whose contract expires after the end of this season, will lead Manchester City for more than 10 years if the new conditions are met. The official announcement will be made in the next few days.'
It's the best news for Man City. Guardiola is the world's best master without explanation. Guardiola, a Barcelona legend, retired and began his leadership career as Barcelona B team manager. Guardiola, who took the helm of Barcelona's first team in 2008, has been sensational since his first year. He led Barcelona's heyday with the creation of a new football called `Tikitaka.' From his first year in office, he achieved a treble. He then achieved a tremendous feat of winning six awards.
In a monstrous performance with 179 wins in 247 official matches, Guardiola won three consecutive Spanish Primera Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, two European Champions League titles, two consecutive Club World Cups, two consecutive Spanish Super Cups, and two UEFA Super Cups.
The next step for Guardiola, who was called by many big clubs after putting down his baton at Barcelona, was Bayern Munich, the strongest in Germany. Guardiola has also been on a roll for Bayern. Although he failed to win the European Champions League, he won three consecutive Bundesliga titles, two DFB Pokal titles, and a Club World Cup title.
In 2016, Guardiola took the helm of Manchester City with more than Samgo. Manchester City, with Sheikh Mansour's oil money at the forefront, succeeded in taking off with Guardiola. Guardiola has won six English Premier League titles in eight seasons since his appointment as Manchester City manager. Until last season, he had won four consecutive games, which was unprecedented. It was a great achievement that even former coach Alex Ferguson could not afford.
In the 2022-2023 season, he even won the much-anticipated European Champions League title. It was the first European Champions League victory in Manchester City's history. At the same time, he achieved a treble and put Manchester City in the strongest ranks in Europe.
Manchester City wanted to accompany Guardiola, but Guardiola remained silent. Several rumors continued as the contract was approaching its expiration. In particular, love calls poured out from the national team. There were reports that the English and Brazilian national soccer teams wanted it. Manchester City and Guardiola seemed to be moving away, with some saying that Manchester City could face enormous disciplinary action for violating financial fair play rules.
However, it was decided to renew the contract. Following reports that the two sides contacted each other in Dubai, where Guardiola went on vacation, there were recent reports that the contract was certain.
Manchester City plan to give Guardiola another solid boost. The Athletic said 'Guardiola's re-signing is the news Manchester City wanted and will allow the immediate focus to return to winning ways. It can be interpreted as meaning that a large-scale squad rebuild can be made as it is geared to the performance and Guardiola may be in his 11th year. This means that they will make large-scale investments.
Manchester City, which has been shaken by its unprecedented four consecutive losses recently, plans to head to the unprecedented notice of winning for five consecutive seasons with the clear momentum of renewing Guardiola's contract.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
