Manchester City's Trust in Guardiola: Extending the Contract and Facing Future Challenges

Pep Guardiola extends his contract with Manchester City for two years after a series of defeats influenced his decision to stay. Learn how Guardiola plans to sustain the club's success and what new challenges lie ahead.

Pep Guardiola has decided to sign a new two-year contract with Manchester City, noting that the recent series of four defeats played a role in this decision. Last week, rumors circulated about Guardiola planning to extend the agreement for a year with the possibility of further extension after it was set to expire at the end of the season. However, he chose a firm extension until the summer of 2027.

Having triumphed and won 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League with the 'Citizens', Guardiola explained that the team's recent unsuccessful streak was a reason for extending his stay at the club. "I felt I couldn't leave now, plain and simple," he shared on the team's website. "Don't ask me why. Perhaps the four losses were the reason, and I felt I couldn't leave. I felt the club still wanted me, which led to our signing the contract.

'Manchester City' means a great deal to me. This is already my ninth season here, and we have experienced so many incredible moments together. I have special feelings for this club. That is why I'm glad to stay for two more seasons.

Thanks to everyone who continues to trust and support me – the owner, Chairman Khaldoon, Ferran, Txiki, the players, and, of course, the fans… everyone connected with 'Manchester City'. It's always been an honor, a pleasure, and a privilege to be here.

I've said it countless times before, but I have everything a manager could wish for, and I appreciate that immensely. Hopefully, we can add even more trophies to those we've already achieved. That will be my priority.

Guardiola rejects the notion that the team's success is attributed to him. "People believe that I'm the reason," said Pep. "I'm part of the reason, but not the only reason. All managers at any club know this. They need incredible support from others to be successful.

That's why it's a team, that's why it's a club. It's not about individuals, and I'm proud to be part of this. Very proud. I've never felt I'm the only reason we were successful. I like being part of the success and sharing it with many, many people.

As long as we have good players, there will be success. I think the club is targeting this. You have to replace players, bring in new ones, maintain a good spirit, and follow standards so the club remains in the desired position, not just alongside me over the last 10 years.

I think everyone knows the main reason for success is Sheikh Mansour. When he took position and the direction of Ferran Soriano and all the people.

All the players who have been here, all the players and the staff contributed to make this club what it is. I know I'm the spokesperson for the club before and after matches.

I've said many times that being here for nine years is because, first of all, we win, but sometimes winning happens due to what? Because of the players, and we're on the same path, aligned since Khaldoon spoke to me, Ferran, and Txiki.

Now we can celebrate these nine incredible years, but during this time, we've had tough, tough periods, and it's not always about success. We've already won one title this season, but we might not win another, or another might not happen – but that's not the problem.

What's next? What decisions need to be made to remain in position and continue being a good team. That's our challenge.