A rolling contract for Pep Guardiola could be a game-changer | OneFootball

Yesterday saw Sam Lee report for the Athletic that Pep Guardiola and Manchester City had agreed on a one-year contract extension. Lee’s report adds that an option for a second year is included in the deal. That news in itself is a massive boost for the world champions. Manchester City can now move forward with the knowledge that Guardiola will be their manager for the foreseeable future.

But another report has added an interesting layer to yesterday’s news. Graeme Bailey has reported for TBR Football that Pep Guardiola’s contract is now considered to be a rolling contract by Manchester City. That news could be a game-changer going forward.

Graeme Bailey’s report for TBR Football that the rolling contract element in Guardiola’s reported new deal gives Manchester City hope that they can convince Pep Guardiola to stay on as City manager for even longer. As it stands currently Guardiola is set to extend his stay to a decade in charge as Manchester City manager next season. Furthermore, Bailey reports that the prospect of new rivalries is a factor in Guardiola’s decision to stay on as City manager. Arne Slot’s Liverpool, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea and the appointment of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United add an intriguing layer to English football.

The rolling contract element in Pep Guardiola’s contract extension could be a game-changer.

The rolling contract element in Pep Guardiola’s reported contract extension is interesting. First of all, the news that Pep Guardiola will stay on as Manchester City manager is massive in itself. That decision allows City to plan for the future with Guardiola as manager. In my opinion, Pep Guardiola is the best manager in the game currently. Manchester City keeping Guardiola at the helm ensures that they have the perfect man for the Manchester City job.

But the rolling contract element, if true, could be a game-changer. As long as Pep Guardiola is happy at the club and has the fire in his belly he will stay at the club. That is a tantalising prospect. Manchester City is a club that is built for Pep Guardiola to succeed as manager. Every tool he needs he has at the club. That is a testament to Khaldoon Al-Mubarak’s leadership at the club. Ferran Soriano, Txiki Begiristain and others have played their part but Khaldoon Al-Mubarak is the man that makes the club tick. He will continue to provide Guardiola with the resources and environment he needs to do what he does best. That relationship is a key component of why Pep Guardiola has decided to stay on as City manager.

Summary

The reported rolling contract element of Pep Guardiola’s contract could be a game-changer. As Manchester City face off against new rivals they could keep Guardiola as manager as long as he is up for the fight. Based on Pep Guardiola’s history that could be a while. He is always hungry to conquer the next challenge. They do appear to be coming thick and fast for the world champions. This season alone could be a mighty challenge for Guardiola and Manchester City. But they will be up for it. They also may be inspired by the news that Guardiola is set to stay on as City manager.