Pep Guardiola, the iconic manager of Manchester City, has signed a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2026.
The extension, announced by the club on Thursday, solidifies Guardiola’s tenure at the Etihad Stadium, where he has been at the helm since 2016.
The new deal extends Guardiola’s time at City to an unprecedented 11 years, marking one of the longest managerial stints in the club’s history.
The Spaniard, who was set to leave at the end of the current season, expressed his excitement about continuing his journey with the team.
“Manchester City means so much to me,” Guardiola said in a statement. “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.”
Guardiola, 52, highlighted his appreciation for the support and resources provided by the club.
“I have said this many times before, but I have everything a manager could ever wish for, and I appreciate that so much. Hopefully, we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus,” he said.
Since joining Manchester City, Guardiola has transformed the club into a dominant force in European football. Under his leadership, City have secured 18 trophies, including:
- Six English Premier League (EPL) titles
- Two FA Cups
- Four League Cups
- The UEFA Champions League
Last season, Guardiola guided City to their fourth consecutive EPL title, becoming the first men’s team in English football history to achieve such a feat.
