Is there a chance that Pep Guardiola could sign a long-term extension at Manchester City? | OneFootball

As Manchester City prepare to face Manchester United tomorrow in the FA Cup final, a new report has emerged that the club is keen to extend the contract of manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola has guided Manchester City through an unprecedented era of success.

It is no surprise that City is hoping to extend Guardiola’s reign at the club. But is it a realistic possibility that Manchester City could tie down Pep Guardiola on a fresh long-term contract? That would be a dream for Manchester City fans and a nightmare for their rivals. It isn’t out of the realms of possibility on closer inspection.

Mike Keegan has reported for the Daily Mail that Manchester City is keen on Guardiola signing a new long-term deal with the club. Furthermore, Keegan reports that Guardiola’s current contract expires at the end of next season. In addition to Guardiola’s contract expiring next season, Keegan reports that the City manager hasn’t made a decision on whether he will stay or depart the club at the end of his current deal. Keegan further reports that Manchester City will support whatever decision Guardiola makes on his future. Furthermore, Keegan reports that Guardiola has met with one senior Manchester City player to discuss his situation over dinner.

It isn’t out of the realms of possibility that Pep Guardiola could stay at Manchester City for an extended period of time.

As much as Manchester City’s rivals would want to see the back of Pep Guardiola, it isn’t out of the realms of possibility that Guardiola could stay at Manchester City. He has often said that the club provides him with the perfect environment to operate. At Manchester City, Guardiola is free to do his job without the distractions and off-field politics that plague other clubs.

But at Manchester City, he is free to do what he does best. The club doesn’t interfere with Guardiola’s work and has given him the ideal environment to thrive. His success at Manchester City is a testament to this. There is also the opportunity for Guardiola to begin work on his next era of City success. The current Manchester City squad has achieved an unparalleled era of dominance in English football. They have also scaled the highest mountains in Europe and world football by claiming the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. But eras do come to an end, and several of Manchester City’s key players are getting on in age.

There could be the opportunity for Pep Guardiola to rebuild the Manchester City squad to continue their dominance. As previous seasons’ heroes depart over the next few years, new players will arrive tasked with carrying the mantle they leave behind. If Pep Guardiola decides to commit to a new long-term extension with the Premier League champions, they will have the ideal man in the ideal environment to continue the clubs dominance. It is a tantalising prospect to ponder.

It isn’t out of the realms of possibility that Pep Guardiola could continue his reign at Manchester City. Mike Keegan’s report indicates that City are eager to keep Guardiola at the club. There is no doubt that Guardiola has earned the right to decide the next steps of his storied career. But the prospect of Pep staying at City is one that still remains in play.