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The Manchester City manager is now set for a decade in English football
Pep Guardiola is set to continue his legacy at Manchester City, with reports from the New York Times confirming that the Spanish tactician has agreed to extend his stay for at least another year.
This decision quells rumours of his departure and sets the stage for a full decade of dominance since his arrival in 2016.
Guardiola set for a decade at Manchester City
Guardiola’s decision to stay also comes in the wake of a significant change behind the scenes, with long-time collaborator Txiki Begiristain set to depart at the end of the season.
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Many speculated this could signal the end of Guardiola’s era at City, but he has chosen to continue in the role to focus on building a long-term legacy.
By 2026, Guardiola will have completed a full decade at Manchester City, by far the most the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager has spent at any club.
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For Premier League rivals, Guardiola’s extension is ominous news. With the Spaniard at the helm, Manchester City shows no signs of relinquishing their grip on English football anytime soon.
Guardiola eyes historic milestones with City
Under Guardiola’s leadership, Manchester City has enjoyed an unprecedented era of success, including six Premier League titles, multiple domestic trophies, and their first UEFA Champions League triumph in the historic treble-winning 2022/23 season.
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If City clinch the league title this season, it would mark a record-breaking fifth consecutive Premier League crown, further cementing Guardiola’s legacy as one of the greatest managers in the competition’s history.
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Despite a rocky patch before the international break, which saw City lose four consecutive games across all competitions, they remain firmly in contention for the title, trailing Liverpool by just five points. Guardiola’s extension signals his determination to steer the club back to peak form and continue their relentless pursuit of silverware.
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