Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year contract extension with Manchester City, the English Premiership champions have announced.
The Catalan, whose current contract was expected to expire at the of the season, has signed a new contract that will see him remain at Etihad Stadium until 2027.
Guardiola has expressed delight at signing a new deal with City.
“Manchester City means so much to me,” said Guardiola.
“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.”
“Thank you to everyone for continuing to trust and support me – The Owner, The Chairman Khaldoon, Ferran, Txiki, the players and of course the fans… everyone connected to Manchester City. It has always been an honour, a pleasure and a privilege to be here.
“I have said this many times before, but I have everything a manager could ever wish for, and I appreciate that so much.
“Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus,” he added.
City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak praised Guardiola’s leadership and expressed his delight at the manager’s decision to stay in Manchester for two more years.
“Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep’s journey with Manchester City will continue; allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game.
“His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our Club, and the English game at large.
“This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books,” said Mubarak.
Guardiola’s time at City is one laden with success. He has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.
By winning the Premier League title last season, City became the first men’s team in the history of English football to win four top-flight titles in a row.
