Pep Guardiola has committed to two more years as Manchester City’s head coach, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2027, the club announced on Thursday.
The 53-year-old Spaniard, whose previous contract was set to expire at the end of the current campaign, has been with the club since 2016, making him one of the Premier League’s longest-serving managers. The extension means Guardiola will celebrate a decade at City in 2026.
Under Guardiola’s leadership, Manchester City has secured 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the coveted Champions League trophy. Despite contemplating stepping down at the season’s end, Guardiola revealed that the team’s recent four-game losing streak played a role in his decision to stay.
“Since the beginning of the season, I was thinking this could be my last one,” Guardiola said in a statement. “But when the problems arose in the last month, I felt it wasn’t the right time to leave. I didn’t want to let the club down.”
He added, “Manchester City means so much to me. Over the past nine years, we’ve experienced incredible moments together. This club has everything a manager could ever wish for, and I’m honoured to stay for another two seasons.”
Guardiola also expressed gratitude to the club’s leadership, including owner Sheikh Mansour, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, and sporting directors Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain, as well as the players and fans.
“I’m thankful for the trust and support I’ve received from everyone connected to Manchester City,” he said. “My focus remains on adding more trophies to the ones we’ve already won.”
Manchester City fans will look forward to seeing how Guardiola continues to shape the club’s legacy as they pursue further domestic and European success under his stewardship.
